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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Particle Nature of Matter
Science – Grade 8
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Particle Nature of Matter
First Edition, 2021

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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
master the nature of Science. 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. infer the particulate nature of matter; and
2. represent through drawings/illustrations what matter is made up of.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume and the particles move very
slowly?
a. liquid b. solid c. gas d. plasma
2. What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?
a. volume b. mass c. density d. solubility
3. Which of the following statements about solids is incorrect?
a. Solids are capable of being compressed and expanded.
b. Solids have definite shape and volume.
c. Attraction between particles is too strong.
d. Solids are made up of particles with very minimal kinetic energies and
distance.
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of liquid?
a. Molecules are tightly packed.
b. It takes the shape of its container.
c. It constantly keeps its shape.
d. Molecules are spread far apart.
5. Which of the following describes the movement of molecules in gas?
a. In gas, the attraction between the molecules is so tight that the molecules
do not move.
b. In gas, the movement of molecules flow over the other.
c. In gas, the molecules are moving in continuous straight path.
d. In gas, the molecules vibrate in place.

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 Lesson

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Particle Nature of Matter

What comes into your mind whenever you hear the word matter? Sometimes, we
make use of it in our daily conversations such as, “What’s the matter with you?”, “As a
matter of fact,” or “It doesn’t matter.” What is matter when it comes to science?

What’s In

In science, anything that can be seen or not seen is considered matter as long as it
takes up space and has mass.
Can you name samples of matter? Think of the foods that were served to you during
your lunch or dinner time. What were the condiments on your dining table? What utensils
did you use to eat your lunch or dinner? The foods that you ate, the condiments that you
added to your food and the utensils you used in eating were all samples of matter.
It is important to remember these words related to matter.
• Matter includes things that take up space and have mass.
• Mass is the amount of material in an object.
• Volume is the space an object occupies.

What’s New

Matter exists as solids, liquids and gases. What consists matter? What will
happen if you cut a sheet of paper into tiny pieces? What will be its end point? What
do you think is matter made of? So, let’s find out. The lesson that you will be lea rning
today focuses on the particle theory of matter.

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 What is It

The behavior of particles in solid, liquids and gases can be explained by the
given assumptions stated in the Particle Nature of Matter Theory.
1. Matter is composed of tiny particles.
2. Particles of matter are constantly moving.
3. The particles of matter have spaces between them.
4. The particles of matter attract each other.
Activity 1A
Materials: 2 transparent plastic cups, water, ½ cup sugar, spoon

Procedure:
1. Label the plastic cups A and B.
2. Fill plastic cup A with water.
3. Measure ½ cup sugar and pour it to plastic cup B.
4. Add ½ cup sugar to plastic cup A.
5. Using spoon stir water and sugar mixture until the sugar particles dissolved. Observe.

Guide Questions:
1. What happened to the sugar after completely mixing with water?

2. How would you prove that the sugar is still there?

3. What do you think will happen to the volume of water and sugar mixture?

Activity 1B
Materials: 1 transparent plastic cup, ½ cup water, food coloring (any color)

Procedure:
1. Half fill the plastic cup with water.

2. Add a pinch of food coloring.

Guide Questions:

1. What can you observe after the food coloring was added to the water?

2. Did the particles of food coloring move? Explain your answer.

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Activity1C:
Procedure: Observe and analyze the images below.

Syringe with air Syringe with water

Photo taken by: Florida L. Hernandez Photo taken by: Florida L. Hernandez

Guide Question:

1. What is between the particles of air and particles of water?

Activity 1D

Procedure: Observe and analyze the image below.

Photo taken by: Annabelle H. Banzuela

Water from faucet

spout

Guide Question:
1. What can you observe on the water in the faucet spout? Explain why is
that so?

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 What’s More

The particle of solids, liquids and gases are not visible to the naked eye. However,
these particles can be represented by drawings or illustrations that will give you a clearer
picture of its appearance when mixed with another substance. Activity 1.1 enables you to
create an image of the particle nature of different mixture.
Based on the results in activity 1.0 make a representation of the particles in each
situation.

Activity 1.1A
Draw the particles of water and sugar after mixing together. Place your illustration in container C. Use the
shapes and pen color below.
water – use black pen sugar – use red pen

+ = Particles
of water
Particles
and sugar
of Water
Particles

A B of sugar C

Activity 1.1B
Draw the particles of water and food coloring after mixing together. Place your illustration in container C.
Use the shapes and pen color below.
water – use black pen
food coloring – use red pen

+ Particles

Particles = of water
and food
of Water coloring
A Particles
of sugar
B C

Activity1.1C
Draw the particles of air as shown in the above Draw the particles of air as shown in the above
activity (situation C). Use triangle ( ) to represent activity (situation C). Use circle ( ) to represent the
the particles of air. particles of water.

Syringe with air

plunger plunger Syringe with water

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 What I Have Learned

The following are the assumptions of the particle theory of matter:

1. Matter is composed of tiny particles.
2. Particles of matter are constantly moving.
3. The particles of matter have spaces between them.
4. The particles of matter attract each other.

What I Can Do

Write the particle theory of matter represented by the following images. Pick your answer
from the choices below.
• Particles of matter are constantly moving.
• The particles of matter attract each other.
• Matter is composed of tiny particles.
• These particles have spaces between them .

Situation Particle Theory of Matter

Photo taken by: Florida L. Hernandez

1. Plastic ice bag filled with sand

2. Jar full of macaroni pasta and mongo seeds

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 Photo taken by: Annabelle H. Banzuela

3. Drop of water on the faucet spout

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which statement does not describe the particulate nature of matter?

a. All matter is made up of tiny particles.
b. The particles are in constant motion.
c. There are empty spaces in between the particles.
d. There are no forces that act between the particles.

2. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the particle theory of

matter?
a. The spaces between the particles are filled with air.
b. Matter is composed of tiny particles.
c. The particles of matter are constantly moving.
d. The particles of matter attract each other.

3. Which BEST describes the particles of solid?

a. Vibrating at fixed position c. Have a weak attractive force
b. Have large spaces in between d. Completely unmoving

4. Which of the following statements about the particle theory is TRUE?

a. When solid melts, the particles move slower.
b. A solid has definite shape because its particles don’t move.
c. The particles in a liquid have more energy than the particles in a gas.
d. Matter is made up of tiny particles too small to be seen without a microscope.

5. Which statement is NOT a part of the particle theory of matter?

a. Atoms of the same element are identical.
b. The lower the temperature, the faster the particles move.
c. There are strong forces of attraction between particles.
d. Matter is made up of tiny particles called atom.