Catalan, Brandon Benedict

Performance Task in Science 9

1. Collect at least three (3) chemical substances that can
be found inside your home. Then using the concepts
learned from this lesson, fill out the table below.

Common Chemical Chemical Elements/ Use/Application of the

Name of Name of the Formula Compoun Substance
the Substance of the ds present
Substanc Substance in the
e Substance
Bleach Sodium NaOCl 1 sodium Sodium hypochlorite
hypochlorit atom, 1 is most frequently
e chlorine used as a disinfecting
atom, 1 agent. It is a broad-
oxygen spectrum disinfectant
atom that is effective for
the disinfection of
viruses, bacteria,
fungi, and
mycobacterium
Vinegar Acetic Acid HC2H3O2 2 carbon Acetic Acid is a
atoms, 4 natural all-
hydroge purpose cleaning age
n atoms, nt. It is best for
2 oxygen general
atoms household cleaning o
n surfaces
that can tolerate a
strong, acidic product
. 
Ethyl Ethanol CH3CH2O 2 Ethanol is used in
Alcohol H carbon, alcoholic beverages,
1 solvents, scents,
oxygen, flavorings, coloring,
6 medicines, chemical
hydroge synthesis, and
n atoms thermometers.
 Lesson 4: Volcanoes
Do the following:

1. If you were given a chance, how will you design your own volcano? The most
creative volcano will receive the highest remarks.

2. How can you relate volcanoes and volcanic eruption to yourself? (2-3
sentence)
Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions are essential to the earth’s crust for
it to release the pressure and gas build up to the planet’s atmosphere,
likewise, I think one should be able to release the emotions that had
build up inside. I can relate to a volcano because I let things go when I
am unable to hold it in anymore, similar to what volcanoes do during
eruptions.