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Name of teacher: _______________________________________ Section: ___________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 8 (MATTER)

THIRD GRADING/ WEEK 1/ DAY 1

OBJECTIVE: This module is intended to help the students understand the classification of matter
based on its physical state. Specifically, it aims to discuss the observable properties of solids, liquids,
and gases.

YOUR TOPIC FOR TODAY:

Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

CONCEPT:
Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Mass is defined as the amount of matter in an
object. The amount of space occupied by matter is called volume, thus the basic properties of matter
are mass and volume. There is a relationship between mass and volume which is another important
property of matter. The ratio of mass and volume is called density.

Matter can exist in three (3) states. These are solid, liquid, and gas. There are considered other
states of matter like plasma and Bose- Einstein Condensate, but this module will only focus on the
basic three states of matter--- solid, liquid, and gas.

Solids, liquids, and gases can be identified and distinguished from each other on the macroscopic
level (can be observed by our 5 senses with or without instruments). These are the observable
properties of matter which include shape, volume, and density.

Before you go further, answer the following activity to test how much you
know about matter.

Practice Exercise: Classify the following as solid (S), liquid (L) or gas (G) by writing
S, L, or G on the blank.

Steam___
Sand___ Ice cubes___

Oil___ Rock___ Smoke__

_

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LPG____ Helium___ Snow____

Raindrops ___
_ __

ACTIVITY #1: Comparing Liquids, Solids, and Gases

MATERIALS: plate, water in a cup, inflated balloon, small plastic bag, tall glass
PROCEDURE: 1. Observe the shape of a plate, a cup of water and an inflated balloon.
2. Transfer the plate to another place. Transfer the cup of water into a tall glass and the air inside
the balloon into a small plastic bag. Describe what happened to the shapes of the plate, the water and the air as
you transfer them to another place or into another container.
3. Apply force to the plate and the inflated balloon, were you able to compress the two objects/
matter? _____ If NO, which one were you able to compress?______________Why? ______________________
4. Put an amount of water in your hand, then try to compress it by closing your palm. What
happens? _____________________________________________________________________
5.Fill-up the given table. Choose from the words inside the parentheses in the first column to
describe each state of matter.
Property SOLID LIQUID GAS
Shape
(definite, no definite)
Volume
(definite, no definite)
Compressibility
(high, low)
Density
(very low, intermediate, high)
Diffusibility
(low, intermediate, high)
Distance between particles
(very far apart from each other; very close to each
other; not too close nor too far from each other)
Attractive force between particles
(very strong, very weak, intermediate)
Ease to flow
(flows easily; does not flow easily)

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Boiling point and melting point

(high, intermediate, low)
Examples
(face mask, ethyl alcohol, bar soap, Water vapor,
smoke, gasoline)

The Kinetic Molecular Theory:

The properties of the three states of matter can be explained by the kinetic molecular theory. It includes
the following postulates:
1. All matter, in any state, consists of very small particles.
2. The particles are in constant motion. They therefore possess kinetic energy (the energy associated
with motion).
3. The particles interact with each other through attractive and repulsive forces. These particles
therefore have potential energy (stored energy). However, attractive and repulsive forces are
negligible for gases except at very high pressures.
4. The kinetic energy of the particles increases with increasing temperature (manifested by faster
movement).
5. There is no lost in total energy when the particles collide with one another, although energy may be
transferred and kinetic energy transformed to potential energy, and vice versa.

Properties of Solid, Liquid, and Gases:

Table 1. The table below summarizes the properties of solids, liquids, and gases:
PROPERTY SOLID LIQUID GAS
Shape Definite (has its own Indefinite (takes the Indefinite (takes the
shape, independent of its shape of the container shape of the container
container) but may not fill up all of and occupies the whole
it) container)

Volume fixed fixed Indefinite (fills up the

entire container.

Compressibility Almost zero Almost zero large

Density large Intermediate small
Examples: Piece of chalk, salt Water, juice Air, oxygen

Exercise #1: COMPARING SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES

A. Study the information in Table 1, then answer the following:
1. What are the similarities between solids and liquids?
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the differences between solids and gases?
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. How are liquids and gases similar?
__________________________________________________________________________________

B. Answer the following. Choose your answers from the box below:

solids container ice juice milk

gases liquids helium chair oxygen

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1. Liquids take the shape of their _________________.

2. _______________ do not have definite shape, mass and volume.
3. _______________ do not have a definite shape, but they have a definite volume.
4. ________________ have a definite shape and volume.
5-6 _________________ and ________________ are examples of solids.
7-8 _________________ and ________________ are examples of liquids.
9-10_________________and ________________ are examples of gases.

PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES RELATED TO THE ATTRACTIVE FORCES OR

INTERMOLECULAR FORCES:
• Properties of Solids:
Solid matter is composed of tightly packed particles. A solid retains its shape; the particles are not free to move
around.
1. Density- is the ratio of mass per unit volume. Solids have greater density than liquids and gases
because particles of solids are more packed closely than liquids and gases. However, solids have
unique properties like ice cubes (water in solid state) can float on liquid water.
2. Crystalline Solid - is a solid whose atoms, ions or molecules are arranged in an orderly, geometric,
three-dimensional structure. The individual pieces of crystalline solids are called crystals. Crystals can
be classified based on their shapes.
3. Metallic Solid- consists of positive metal ions surrounded by a sea of mobile electrons. Mobile
electrons make metals good conductors of heat and electricity.
4. Amorphous Solid- Amorphous is a Greek word which means “without shape”. Amorphous solid
forms when a molten metal cools too quickly to allow enough time for crystals to form. Examples are
glass, rubber, and plastics.

• Properties of Liquids:
Liquid matter is made of more loosely packed particles. It takes the shape of its container. Particles move
about within a liquid, but they are packed densely enough that volume is maintained.
1. Fluidity- is the ability to flow. Gases and liquids are classified as fluids because they can flow. Liquids
are less fluid than gases. But liquids can diffuse through other liquids.
2. Viscosity- is a measure of the resistance of a liquid to flow. The particles in the liquid are closed
enough for attractive forces to slow the movement as they flow past one another. The viscosity of a
liquid is determined by the type of intermolecular forces involved, the shape of the molecules, and the
temperature. The stronger the intermolecular force, the higher the viscosity.
3. Temperature- When there is an increase in temperature, there is an increase in the kinetic energy.
Applied to molecules, it is easier for them to overcome the intermolecular forces that keep the
molecules from flowing; thus, they flow easily and quickly.
4. Surface Tension- is the energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid by a given amount. It
is a measure of an inward pull by particles in the interior. The stronger the attraction among the
particles, the greater the surface tension. Water has a high surface tension because its molecules can
form multiple hydrogen bonds.
5. Density- Liquids have density too; it varies and gives various effects. The density of a liquid with a
constant volume varies according to its weight. Hence, the greater the weight, the higher the density.
6. Capillary Action- (sometimes capillarity, capillary motion, capillary effect, or wicking) is the ability of
a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like
gravity. ... It occurs because of intermolecular forces between the liquid and surrounding solid
surfaces.

• Properties of Gases:
1. Volume- Gases do not have definite volume. This means that a gas will fill whatever volume is
available. The space is where the molecules move freely.
2. Pressure- is the force exerted by the movement of molecules over the area; it is equal to the amount of
force per unit area. Gas molecules are in continuous motion and they frequently strike the walls of their
container. The more gas molecules present in a container, the more frequent the collision with the side
of the container, the more force against the side of the container which results to greater pressure.
3. Temperature- is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in matter. A change in
temperature affects the volume and pressure of a gas. An increase in temperature causes a gas to
increase its volume. A decrease in temperature results to a decrease in the volume of a gas.
Temperature is directly proportional to pressure. In a fixed volume of a gas, an increase in temperature
will increase the pressure, and a decrease in temperature will decrease the pressure.

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Exercise # 2: AGREE OR DISAGREE?

Write A if you agree or DA if you disagree with the statements written in the following:
___1. Temperature causes the volume of gases to expand.
___2. Gases and liquids are fluids because both have the capacity to flow.
___3. The lower the temperature, the higher the viscosity.
___4. Water is a liquid with high surface tension.
___5. Solids have greater density than liquids and gases.
___6. The presence of sea of mobile electrons in metals make them good conductors of heat and electricity.
___7. Disposable diapers absorb fluids because of capillary action.
___8. Density is a property of solids and liquids only.
___9. The molecules of solids and liquids do not move unlike the molecules of gases.
___10. The more gas particles confined in a container, the more frequent the collision with the side of the
container resulting to less pressure.
GENERALIZATION:
Matter exists in three (3) basic states--- solid, liquid, and gas. Mass and volume are the important
properties of matter, including the ratio of mass and volume which is density.
The properties of the three (3) states of matter are related to the attractive forces that hold particles
together.
The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter (KMT) explains why solids, liquids, and gases differ in their
movements and arrangements.
REFLECTION: Put a check mark in the column of your chosen answers.
How much did this module help you… Good Better Excellent

Understand the properties of solids,

liquids, and gases?
Infer the particulate nature of matter

EVALUATION: Multiple choice. Write the letters of the correct answers on the blanks provided
for each item
___1. According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, particles of matter…
A. are in constant motion. C. have different colors.
B. have different shapes. D. are always fluid.

___2. According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, which substances are made of particles?
A. gases only C. all matter
B. liquids only D. all matter except solids

___3. According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, particles of matter are in motion in _______
A. gases only. C. solids, liquids, and gases.
B. gases and liquids only. D. solids only.

___4. The particles in a liquid are usually _____

A. closer together and lower in energy than those in a solid.
B. farther apart and higher in energy than those in a gas.
C. closer together and lower in energy than those in a gas.
D. farther apart and lower in energy than those in a solid.

___5. Which causes the high density of solids?

A. The particles are more massive than those in liquids.
B. The intermolecular forces between particles are weak.
C. The particles are packed closely together. Prepared by:
D. The energy of the particles is very high. Magdalena P. Jerez, T-III
Pasay City South High School
References:
1. Estrellita a. Madriaga, et. al. RBS Science and Technology Series 2017
2. SEDP Series, Science and Technology Textbook for Third Year High School 1991
3. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Ph.D. Vibal Publishing House, Inc. 2nd ed. Conceptual and Functional Chemistry

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 8 (MATTER)

THIRD GRADING/ WEEK 1/ DAY 2

OBJECTIVE: This module explains how the three states of matter differ from each other. Specifically,
it discusses the structure of solids, liquids, and gases based on its shape and molecular arrangement
(through illustration, etc.)

YOUR TOPIC FOR TODAY:

Structure of solids, liquids, and gases

CONCEPT:
The particulate nature of matter is a basic principle that serves as a framework in looking into the true
nature and structure of matter including its three states. The particulate nature of matter also helps describe
and predict the properties of matter.
The Particulate Nature of Matter has Four Basic Principles:
1. Matter is made up of discrete particles.
2. There is an empty space between the particles.
3. The particles are in constant motion.
4. There are forces that act between the particles.

A Comparison of the Three (3) States of Matter:

How does the particle view of solids, liquids and gases look like?

To understand and explain the observed differences in the properties of gases, liquids, and gases, a
model can be adopted. The model can help you visualize or imagine what you cannot see. The model below
shows each phase to be composed of particles. The particles may be atoms, molecules, or clusters of atoms.

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The three phases differ in the degree of packing of molecules. With some exceptions, molecules are closest to
each other in the solid phase and are farthest from each other in the gas phase.

How do we explain the properties of the three states of matter?

Gases:
• A gas is highly compressible because its particles are far apart and can be
pushed closer to each other.
• A gas has indefinite shape and volume because of the lack of attractive forces
between its particles, allowing the gas to expand to fill its container.

Liquids:
• A liquid is less compressible than a gas because the attractive forces of its
particles are strong enough to hold the particles to each other. This explains
also why it has a definite volume.
• A liquid has indefinite shape because of the ability of its particles to collide
with one another yet still they remain close to each other.

Solids:

• A solid is the least compressible among the three states of matter since
the particles are very close to each other and therefore difficult to push even
closer.
• A solid has a definite volume; it remains the same as it is transferred to
another container since the particles attract each other, so they stay close to
each other.
• Since the particles have fixed positions, a solid has a definite shape and
maintains it.

Exercise #1: Box the solids Encircle

, the liquids , and underline the gases

1. sugar 2. water 3. gasoline 4. air 5. smoke

6. iron 7. Water vapor 8. Stone 9. alcohol 10. juice

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Exercise #2: Describe Me!

_____1. I assume the shape and volume of the entire container it occupies.
_____2. I have low density and high compressibility.
_____3. I assume the shape of the part of my container which I occupy.
_____4. My particles are very far apart with no regular arrangement.
_____5. My particles vibrate in place.

ACTIVITY #1: WATER, WHAT ARE YOU?

OBJECTIVE: To observe the three phases of water.
MATERIALS: ice cubes, tap water, boiling water

Background Concept: Water is made up of particles called molecules. Each molecule is composed of 2
atoms of hydrogen and an atom of oxygen. Hence, the formula of water is H2O. A sample of matter like water
can undergo phase changes. Let us see what causes the phase change of matter in this activity.

PROCEDURE and OBSERVATION:

1. Observe ice cubes in a bowl, tap water in a cup and boiling water (observe when your mother is boiling
water or cooking rice). Identify the phases of the ice cubes, tap water and the result of boiling water
(water vapor). Ice cubes_____________; tap water ____________; water vapor/steam ___________.
2. What happens to the ice cubes after bringing it out from the freezer?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. What forms when the water starts boiling? _______________________________________________
4. What factor causes the change in the phases of ice cubes and tap water? ____________________
5. According to the kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT), the particles of matter are in constant motion or have
kinetic energy. What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules when the temperature increases?
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Arrange the three phases of matter in the order of increasing intermolecular forces by using greater
than > or less than < symbol.
________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION: Draw your favorite bread, a glass of juice, or an inflated balloon in the box below. Show how
the particles are packed in it using the model of particles of matter. Write the name of your favorite.

My favorite: ______________________________

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• DISCUSSION OF THE ACTIVITY:
✓ Ice melts easily outside the freezer or when heat is applied to it. High temperature is
accompanied by an increase in the kinetic energy of the molecules. An increased movement of
molecules makes them overcome the forces holding them in a fixed arrangement, as in solids.
Thus, the solid structure is destroyed.

✓ In liquids like the tap water, when heat is applied bubbles first appear at the bottom of the
container. What are these bubbles? The first bubbles are just dissolved air like oxygen,
nitrogen, and other dissolved gases being driven out of the liquid by heat. Remember that gases
move faster and easily than liquids. As the temperature rises, the molecules move faster. Soon
their kinetic energy increases to a point enough to overcome the forces of attraction of
surrounding molecules. Other bubbles form within the bulk of the liquid and begin to rise. These
consist of water vapors that condenses (change from gas to liquid) as they rise and reach the
cooler part of the liquid . After a while, these vapors gain enough kinetic energy and rise all the
way to the surface to escape into the atmosphere. At this point, water is said to boil.

ACTIVITY #2:COMPRESSIBILITY OF THE THREE PHASES OF MATTER (SOLID, LIQUID & GAS)
DIRECTIONS: Explain the property observed for the following materials in terms of the molecular
model presented in this module:
1. LPG can be compressed in a tank.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Water that is spilled on the floor does not separate.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Rubric Scoring:
Above Average: (5)
Relevant details are logically and
naturally presented. There are no
more than two misspelled words
and minimal grammatical errors.
Sufficient: (4)
The explanation is presented in a
logical manner that is easily
followed. There is minimal
interruption to the work due to
misspellings and grammatical
errors.
Developing: (3)
The explanation is presented in an
orderly fashion that can be
followed with little difficulty. There
are some misspellings and/or
mechanical errors, but they do not
seriously distract from the work.

GENERALIZATION:

Reflection: Complete the statement below.

Studying this module lets me understand that matter is_________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Hurray! You are now ready to check what you have learned in this
module.

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EVALUATION:

MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blanks provided for.

___1. Which arrangement shows the order of increasing intermolecular force in the phases of matter?
A. gas – liquid – solid C. solid – liquid – gas
B. liquid – solid – gas D. gas – solid – liquid

___2. Which explains the arrangement and motion of molecules during evaporation of water? Water
molecules move ______ and will be ________ .
A. faster; far apart
B. faster; slightly far apart
C. slower; closer to one another
D. slower; slightly closer to one another

___3. When a candle melts, the kinetic energy of molecules ____

A. decreases C. remains the same
B. increases D. either increases or decreases

___4. Which model represents the structure of a block of wood.

A. B. C. D

___5. Which explains why liquids have indefinite shape? The particles of liquids are/have_____.
A. wet
B. small
C. far from each other.
D. the ability to slide over the other but stay together.

Prepared by:
Magdalena P. Jerez, T-III
Pasay City South High School

References:
1. Estrellita a. Madriaga, et. al. RBS Science and Technology Series 2017
2. SEDP Series, Science and Technology Textbook for Third Year High School 1991
3. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Ph.D. Vibal Publishing House, Inc. 2nd ed. Conceptual and Functional Chemistry
4. Grade 8 DEPED Learner’s Material K to 12

Picture image: www.worldofteaching.com

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 8
THIRD QUARTER/ WEEK 1/ DAY 3

Objective: Differentiate the structure of solids, liquids, and gases based on its mass and volume

In our previous lesson, we differentiated the structure of

LOOKING solids, liquids, and gases based on shape and molecular
BACK…. structure. Let’s see if you still remember our lesson by
doing the review exercises below.

REVIEW EXERCISE I: Given the shape description and molecular structure description, identify if it is
describing a structure of solid, liquid, or gas.

SHAPE
Rigid with a definite or Takes the shape of its Fills a container
fixed shape container

MOLECULAR
ARRANGEMENT Very close in an orderly Close together but not molecules are very far
arrangement locked into an orderly apart
arrangement

REVIEW EXERCISE II: Observe the arrangement of molecules below, then identify if it is a molecule of
solid, liquid, or gas

From our review exercises, we have learned how different are solid, liquid, and gas in terms of
their shape and molecular arrangement. Solids are rigid with definite or fixed shape and are very close
in an orderly arrangement. Liquids take the shape of its container and are close together but not locked
into an orderly arrangement. Gases fill a container and its molecule arrangement are very far apart.

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LET’S For today’s lesson, we will differentiate the structure of solids,

LEARN! liquids, and gases based on its mass and volume

Let’s define first mass and volume before using it in differentiating the structure
of solids, liquids, and gases

Mass – it is the measure of how much matter is in an object

Volume – it is the amount of space taken up by an object

The table below will give you an idea about the mass and volume of solids, liquids, and gases.

SOLID LIQUID GAS

MASS Definite Definite Definite

VOLUME Definite Definite Indefinite

Solids, liquids, and gases all have definite mass. Common misconception about gases like air,
since they are invisible therefore, they don’t have mass. Particles behave differently within each state of
matter: solid, liquid, and gas. The particles give matter a property called mass. The mass of an object is
related to the amount of material that makes up the object and how hard the object is to move. Simple
experiments can show how gases have mass (Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.)

Solids and liquids both have definite volume but gases have no definite volume. In gases,
molecules are very energetic and are very far apart compared to the molecules in a solid or a liquid.
There is a low force of attraction between gas molecules that is why their energy to move (kinetic energy)
is high enough for them to break away and occupy whatever volume is available to it. Thus, gases do not
have definite volume.

Which has a bigger volume solid, liquid or gas?

It all depends on the number of particles in
samples. If you have the same number of particles,
then the gas will have the bigger volume.
The particles of matter in the solid state are
GAS
SOLID LIQUID close together and fixed in place. The particles of
matter in the liquid state are still close together but
they are far enough apart to move freely. The particles of matter in the gaseous state are neither close
together nor fixed in place. The gas expands to fill its container.
Let’s see if you learned something from today’s lesson by doing the exercises prepared for you
in this module.

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YOU Exercise 1-A

CAN Answer Yes or No in the question given in the table by putting a
DO IT! check (✓) mark.

Definite mass? Definite volume?

State of matter
YES NO YES NO

SOLID

LIQUID

GAS

YOU Exercise 1-B

CAN Eliminate all false statement below by crossing out the box that
DO IT! contains incorrect concepts. The first one will be given as example.

Solid has Gas has Liquid has

indefinite mass indefinite volume indefinite mass

Solid has Liquid has no

Liquid has no mass
no mass volume

Liquid has definite Liquid has Solid has

volume indefinite volume definite volume

Solid has Solid has Gas has

indefinite volume no volume indefinite mass

Liquid has Gas has Solid has

definite mass No mass definite mass

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YOU EXERCISE 2
CAN The box below contains jumbled properties of solid, liquid,
DO and gas. Sort out those properties in the table below by
IT! writing it in the appropriate column.

It has definite volume It has definite mass

It has indefinite volume It has definite volume
It has definite mass It has definite mass

SOLID LIQUID GAS

LET’S PUT THEM GENERALIZATION

TOGETHER

Solids, liquids, and gases are different in terms of their mass and volume. The table below
summarizes their differences.

It has definite mass and definite volume because its particles are close
SOLID
together and in fixed position

It has definite mass and definite volume because they are still close together
LIQUID
but they are far enough apart to move freely

It has definite mass but no definite volume because they are very energetic
GAS
and are very far apart compared to the molecules in a solid or a liquid

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SHOW ME WHAT EVALUATION

YOU’VE GOT!

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and
write it on the space provided

_____1. Which states of matter has definite mass and volume?

A. solid and liquid B. solid and gas C. liquid and gas D. gas and solid

_____2. Which best describes a gas? It has _____.

A. no mass and definite volume

B. definite mass and indefinite volume

C. indefinite mass and indefinite volume

D. definite shape, definite mass and definite volume

_____3. Which states of matter has no definite volume?

A. solid B. liquid C. gas D. gas and solid

_____4. Why gas has no definite volume? Because the molecules are _____.

A. fixed

B. closed together

C. still closed together but can move freely

D. very energetic and very far apart compared to solid or liquid

_____5. The volume of liquids and solids are ________ but gases are _________

A. definite, indefinite

B. definite, definite

C. indefinite, indefinite

D. indefinite, definite

References for Further Enhancement:

1.) Online References: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html
2.) Books: Exploring the Realms of Science: Chemistry, page 71-72
3.) Workbooks: Science Grade 8 Learner’s Material, page 178 – 182

Prepared by: Esther O. Ariem

Pasay City East High School

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 8
THIRD QUARTER/ WEEK 1/ DAY 4

Objective: Differentiate the structure of solids, liquids, and gases based on its movement of
molecules (through role playing, etc.)

In day 2 and 3 of week 1 module, we differentiated the

LOOKING structure of solids, liquids, and gases based on shape,
BACK…. molecular arrangement, mass, and volume. Let’s see if you still
remember our lesson by doing the review exercise below.

REVIEW EXERCISE: Complete the table below to differentiate the solids, liquids, and gases
based on shape, molecular arrangement, mass, and volume. The answers can be chosen from the
box below.

Characteristics SOLID LIQUID GAS

SHAPE

MOLECULAR
ARRANGEMENT

MASS

VOLUME

It has definite volume It has no definite volume It has definite mass

It has no definite mass It has no mass It has no volume

It has a very close molecule molecules are very far apart fixed shape

Takes the shape of container fills a container Close but not locked
into an orderly
arrangement

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LET’S For today’s lesson, we will differentiate the structure of solids,

LEARN! liquids, and gases based on its movement of molecules

In general, solids are denser than liquids, which are denser than gases. The molecules in
the solid are touching with very little space between them. The molecules in a liquid usually are still
touching but there are some spaces between them. The gas molecules have big distances between
them.
Solid – In a solid, the attractive forces keep the molecules together tightly enough so that
the molecules do not move past each other. Their vibration is related to their kinetic energy. In the
solid, the molecules vibrate in place.

Liquid – In a liquid, molecules will flow or glide over one another, but stay toward the bottom
of the container. The attractive forces between molecules are strong enough to hold a specific
volume but not strong enough to keep the molecules sliding over each other.

Gas – In a gas, molecules are in continual straight-line motion. The kinetic energy of the
molecule is greater than the attractive force between them, thus they are much farther apart and
move freely of each other. In most cases, there are essentially no attractive forces between
molecules. This means that a gas has nothing to hold a specific shape or volume.

The molecules of a The molecules of a

The molecules of a
liquid are able to solid are not able to
gas move quickly
move past or slide move out of their
and are able to
past each other positions relative to
spread apart from
because there is a one another, but do
one another
little free space have small
because they have
between molecules. vibrational
lots of free space
movements
between molecules.
because there is a
very little free space
between molecules.

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YOU Exercise 1
CAN Identify the state of matter described in each item by shading the
DO IT! circle of your answer. The first one will be given as an example.

Solid Liquid Gas

1. The molecules are tightly packed together

2. Their molecules move quickly

3. They do have small vibrational movement

4. Molecules are close together but not as close as solids

5. Molecules are far apart

6. Molecules bounce randomly around in container

7. Their molecules are able to slide past each other

8. Their particles do not slide past each other

9. Has the strongest attractive force

10. It has the highest kinetic energy among the three

11. Has the least attractive force

12. Attractive force is less than solid but greater than gas

13. Their particles are not able to move out of their position

14. The most energetic state of matter

15. It can move but not faster than gases

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Exercise 2
YOU Create a script of a role play showing the molecule
CAN movement of solids, liquids, and gases. Your role play
DO IT! can be any situations that you encountered every day.
Use the space provided below for your script. It is better
to do it with your family

Your role play script will be graded based on this rubric:

Total score for this exercise is 20 points

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LET’S PUT THEM GENERALIZATION

TOGETHER

Solids, liquids, and gases are different in terms of their molecule movement. The table below
summarizes their differences.

The particles of a solid are not able to move out of their positions relative to
SOLID
one another, but do have small vibrational movements
LIQUID The particles of a liquid are able to move past or slide past each other
The particles of a gas move quickly and are able to spread apart from one
GAS
another

SHOW ME WHAT
YOU’VE GOT! EVALUATION

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and
write it on the space provided

_____1. The molecules of a ______ move quickly and are able to spread apart from one another
A. solid B. liquid C. gas D. gas and solid

_____2. Which best describes the movement of solid molecules? They move _____.
A. quickly
B. quicker than gases
C. quicker than liquids
D. a little in a vibrational movement

_____3. Which states of matter has the ability to move or slide past each other?
A. solid B. liquid C. gas D. gas and solid

_____4. Why are molecules of gases able to spread apart from one another? Because they _____.
A. have lots of free space between molecules
B. do have little free space between molecules
C. do have very little free space between molecules
D. are very energetic and are very far apart compared to solid or liquid

_____5. The attractive force in liquid molecule is weaker than _____ but stronger than _____.
A. solid, gas
B. gas, solid
C. solid, liquid
D. liquid, solid

References for Further Enhancement:

1.) Online References: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html
2.) Books: Exploring the Realms of Science: Chemistry, page 71-72
3.) Workbooks: Science Grade 8 Learner’s Material, page 178 – 182

Prepared by: Esther O. Ariem

Pasay City East High School

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