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SCIENCE
First Quarter – Module 2E
Compounds: Nature and
Properties
 Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
Science – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 2E: Compounds: Nature and Properties
First Edition, 2020
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Science
First Quarter – Module
2E
Compounds: Nature and
Properties

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Science 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Compounds: Nature and Properties!

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
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to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This gives you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your science activity notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2

Lesson ----------------
What’s In ---------------- 4
What’s New ---------------- 5
What is It ---------------- 6
What’s More ---------------- 8
What I Have Learned ---------------- 9
What I Can Do ---------------- 10
Assessment ---------------- 11
Additional Activities ---------------- 13
Answer Key ---------------- 14
References ---------------- 15

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you understand the nature and properties of compounds. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module focuses on:

Compounds: Nature and Properties

After going through this module, you are expected to recognize that substances
are classified into elements and compounds (S7MT-lg-h-5).
Specifically, you are also expected to:
1. describe the nature and properties of compounds.
2. list down compounds found at home and in the environment.
3. familiarize and appreciate the common compounds that you are using
everyday.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in your
science activity notebook.

1. Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a compound?

A. Ammonia C. Hydrogen peroxide
B. Helium gas D. Table sugar
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Elements are more complex than compounds.
B. Compounds can be broken down by physical means.
C. Compounds are composed of more than two different elements.
D. Ferrous sulfate cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
3. Which of the following statements is true for both elements and compounds.
A. They are homogeneous.
B. They are the simplest form of matter.
C. They are commonly found free in nature.
D. They can be broken down into simpler substances.
4. Which of the following is the best way of differentiating elements and
compounds?
A. Elements and compounds can be separated chemically.
B. Elements are physically combined while compounds are chemically
combined.
C. Elements are simple substances while compounds are complex
substances.
D. Elements are made of only one kind of atom while compounds are
made of two or more kinds of atoms.
5. Which of the following ways can separate compounds into its components?
A. Chemical means C. Mechanical separation
B. Distillation D. Physical methods

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6. Which of the following is NOT a pure substance?
A. Aluminum B. Copper C. Shampoo D. Table sugar
7. Which of the following substances does NOT belong to the group?
A. Baking soda C. Magnesium
B. Carbohydrates D. Monosodium glutamate
8. Compounds are composed of two or more kinds of elements. Which of the
following group of compounds is INCORRECT?
A. Chalk, lye, water C. Carbohydrates, protein, sugar
B. Baking powder, MSG, soy sauce D. Ammonia, hydrogen peroxide,
salt
9. Which of the following substances is classified as a compound?
A. Hydrogen gas B. Ozone C. Sulfur D. Water
10. Which of the following terms most accurately describes carbon dioxide?
A. Compound B. Element C. Mixture D. Solution
11. Which of the following choices below are common uses of Kalburo
compound?
A. Reduce odor B. Ripens fruit C. Detoxify fruits D. Smoothen
fruits
12. In water molecules (H2O), what is the proper proportion in terms of the
atom present in the molecule?
A. 2 Hydrogen and 1 Oxygen C. 1 Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen
B. 2 Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen D. 1 Hydrogen and 1 Oxygen
13. Which of the following is NOT a common use of water?
A. Drinking B. Seasoning C. Cleaning D. watering
14. Which of the following is the Chemical formula of table salt?
A. H2O B. C12H22O11 C. NaCl D. CO2
15. What are the elements present in CO2?
A. Sodium and Chlorine C. Hydrogen and Oxygen
B. Carbon and Oxygen D. Sodium and Oxygen

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 Lesson
Compounds: Nature and
Properties

What’s In

Before we will proceed with our lesson, I have some questions for you
to think of. Are you familiar with kalburo? The greenish-yellow, rock-like solid
substance that has a very foul odor. Yes! you are right! It is the substance that
local people used to speed up the ripening of fruits such as bananas and
mangoes.

Are you not wondering why it smells so bad? It is because it is made

from sulfur, when kalburo (sulfur) is exposed in air, it reacts with oxygen gas-
forming sulfur dioxide (SO2) which is a pungent and poisonous gas. If you
continue to inhale the gas produce by Kalburo when exposed to air, you will
eventually get dizzy because of exposure to the poisonous gas.

So, what is the scenario here? There is element sulfur being combined
with another element oxygen which forms another substance called sulfur
dioxide. Take note that originally, there were two elements, sulfur and oxygen
and later a new substance is formed which is different from the previous
elements.

As we go along with this lesson, you will be able to understand why this
scenario is happening…
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 What’s New

In your previous lesson, you have learned that there are two
classifications of pure substances. One classification is an element and the
other is a compound. For you to be able to learn about compound, do the
activity below.

Activity 1. Fill Me!

Directions: Identify the elements present in each substance. Fill in the table
below and write your answer in your science activity notebook. The first one
serves as your example.

Substance Chemical Formula Elements Present

A. salt NaCl Na and Cl

B. table sugar C12H22O11

C. water H2O

D. carbon dioxide CO2

Do you know that these substances are examples of compounds? What

then are compounds?

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 What is It

Compounds are made up of two or more elements that are chemically

combined producing a new set of properties.

Properties of Compounds:

1. Compounds cannot be separated into other substances by physical methods

but by chemical means only.
Example: elemental component of water as hydrogen and oxygen can only
be separated by electrolysis (a chemical process).

2. Shorthand in writing compounds is chemical formulas while elements are

chemical symbols.

Example, water - H2O (chemical formula)

hydrogen - H (chemical symbol)

oxygen - O (chemical symbol)

3. Elements in compounds are always combined in fixed proportions.

Example:

Name of the Chemical Composition Proportion

Compound Formula
A. water H2O 2 Hydrogen (H) 2:1
1 Oxygen (O)

B. table salt NaCl 1 Sodium (Na) 1:1

1 Chlorine (Cl)

C. table sugar C12H22O11 12 Carbon (C) 12:22:11

22 Hydrogen (H)
11 oxygen (O)

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 4. Generally, compounds have chemical names and common names.

Chemical formula Chemical name Common name

A. NaCl sodium chloride table salt
B. H2O dihydrogen oxide water
C. CH4 carbon tetrahydride methane

Example below shows how compounds are formed:

sodium chlorine sodium chloride (table salt)

(element) (element) (compound)

In this example, the element sodium (Na) is chemically combined with

the element chlorine (Cl) to form a compound, sodium chloride (NaCl)
commonly known as table salt.

5. Compounds are useful in our daily needs.

Name of the Chemical formula Uses

Compound
A. water H2O drinking, washing,
watering, cleaning
B. table salt NaCl seasoning
C. table sugar C12H22O11 sweetener
D. agua oxigenada H2O2 cleaning wounds

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 Aside from the substances mentioned above, other substances are
present in the environment.
To enhance your knowledge about compounds, another activity is given
to you.

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 What’s More

Activity 2. Complete Me!

Directions: Fill in the table below. Write your answers in your science activity
notebook.

Pure Substance Chemical Components Ratio Uses

(Common Name) Formula Present

Example: drinking,
water H2O 2 Hydrogen (H) H:O washing,
and 2:1 watering,
1 Oxygen (O) cleaning

1. sodium NaHCO3
bicarbonate
(baking soda)
2. calcium 1 Calcium (Ca)
carbonate 1 Carbon (C)
(chalk) 3 Oxygen (O)
3. table sugar C12H22O11

4. carbon dioxide C:O

1:2

5. carbon CO
monoxide

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: In your science activity notebook, supply the word/s that

completes the statement found in the word box.

elements formulas chemical

combined common can
cannot compounds atoms

1. _______________ are made of two or more kinds of elements.

2. Elements in compounds are always ______________ in fixed
proportions.
3. Compounds have chemical _______________ while elements have
chemical symbols.
4. It is only possible to separate compounds by _______________ means.
5. Generally, compounds have chemical names and ____________
names.
6. Compounds _______________ be separated into other substances by
physical methods.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3. Connect Me!

Direction: Connect the dots between the name of the compound and its
corresponding uses. Write your answer in your science activity
notebook.

Column A Column B
Compound Uses

sweetener for beverages

1. baking powder
● ● such as coffee, milk or
juice

2. muriatic acid ● ● cleaning wounds

3. table sugar ● ● leavening bread

4. soap
● ● toilet bowl cleaner in
comfort rooms

5. agua oxigenada ● ● taking a bath

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in
your science activity notebook.
1. Compounds have chemical formulas while elements have chemical symbols.
Which of the following groups are considered to be compounds?
A. H2, Fe & NaCl
B. NaHCO3, He, & NaOH
C. CaCl2, H2O, & CaCO3
D. Al, C6H12O6, & Zn
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a compound?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Oxygen gas
C. Methane gas
D. Table sugar
3. Which of the following ways can separate compounds into its components?
A. Chemical means
B. Mechanical separation
C. Filtration
D. Physical methods
4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Compounds are more complex than elements.
B. Compounds can be broken down by physical means.
C. Compound is composed of more than two different elements.
D. Ferric chloride cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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5. Which of the following is the best way of differentiating elements and
compounds?
A. Elements and compounds can be separated chemically.
B. Elements are physically combined while compounds are chemically
combined.
C. Elements are simple substances while compounds are complex
substances.
D. Elements are made of only one kind of atom while compounds are
made up of two or more kinds of atoms.
6. Which of the following choices below does NOT belong to the group?
A. Aluminum
B. Copper
C. Shampoo
D. Table sugar
7. Which of the following substances does NOT belong to the group?
A. Baking soda
B. Carbohydrates
C. Magnesium
D.MSG
8. Which of the following substances is classified as a compound?
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Ozone
C. Sulfur
D. Water
9. Which of the following terms most accurately describes carbon dioxide?
A. Compound
B. Element
C. Mixture
D. Solution
10. Compounds are composed of two or more kinds of elements. Which of the
following group of compounds is INCORRECT?
A. MSG, baking powder, soy sauce C. Sugar, protein, carbohydrates
B. Water, lye, chalk D. Salt, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia

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11. Which of the following choices below are common uses of Kalburo
compound?
A. Reduce odor
B. Ripens fruit
C. Detoxify fruits
D. Smoothen fruits
12. In agua oxigenada (H2O2), what is the proper proportion in terms of the
atom present in the molecule?
A. 2H:O B. H:2O C. 2H:2O D. H:O
13. Which of the following is NOT a common use of water?
A. Drinking B. Seasoning C. Cleaning D. watering
14. Which of the following is the Chemical formula of table sugar?
A. H2O B. C12H22O11 C. NaCl D. CO2
15. What are the elements present in NaCl?
A. Sodium and Chlorine C. Hydrogen and Oxygen
B. Carbon and Oxygen D. Sodium and Oxygen

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 Additional Activities

Activity 4. Identify Me!

Directions: From a certain soy sauce product you notice labels of different
ingredients and amounts contain. In your science activity notebook, list down
the common compounds and elements present in the said product and its uses.

Product Label Compounds Uses

Ingredients:
water, blend of
hydrolyzed and
naturally fermented
soybean protein,
iodized salt, caramel as
color, sodium benzoate
as preservative,
monosodium
glutamate, disodium
inosinate and disodium
guanylate as flavor
enhancers and yeast
extract as natural flavor

Nutrition facts:
Calories 0%
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 1040 mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 1g

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What I Know Assessment
1. B 1. C
2. C 2. B
3. A 3. A
4. D 4. C
What’s More
5. A 5. D
1. 1 Na, 1H, 1 C
6. C 6. C
3 O, (1:1:1:3)
7. C 7. C
2. CaCO3, (1:1:3)
8. B 8. D
3. 12 C, 22 H, 11 O
9. D 9. A
(12:22:11)
10. A 10. A
4. CO2,
11. B 11. B
12. A
1C, 2O
12. C
13. B 5. 1C, 1O
13. B
14. C. (1:1) 14. B
15. B 15. A
Answer Key
 References

Asuncion, Alvie J. et.al. Science Grade 7 Learner’s Material. First Edition. Pasig
City: Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Resources, 2017.

Catalan, Maria Helen D.H. et.al. Science Grade 7 Teacher’s Guide. First
Edition. Pasig City: Department of Education – Bureau of Learning
Resources, 2017.

Magno, Marcelita C. et. al. Chemistry: Science and Technology Textbook for
Third Year. Revised Edition. Pasig City: Department of Education,
2009

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