Department of Education

Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

Division of San Pablo City
SAN CRISTOBAL INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
San Pablo City

Guided Discovery and Active Learning Engagement Approach

Quarter 1 – Module 1 to 4:
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Year/Section ____________________ Score: _______________
Post-test
Most Essential Learning Competency
 Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier elements during star formation and
evolution
 Explain how the concept of atomic number led to the synthesis of new elements in the
laboratory
 Determine if a molecule is polar or non-polar given its structure.
 Relate the polarity of a molecule to its properties
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
I-A Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer in each item and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about nucleosynthesis?
A. It is the division of atomic particles.
B. It is the combination of elements to form a compound.
C. It is the creation of everything including all matter in the universe.
D. It is the process of creating new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nuclei.
2. Why do average stars have a longer life span than a massive star? They…
A. have less fuel to burn C. burn their fuel at a faster rate
B. have more fuel to burn D. burn their fuel at a slower rate
3. Which of the following is NOT an evidence of star formation?
A. Hydrogen C. Infrared radiation
B. Helium D. Rocks
4. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. The average star has a shorter life span
B. The core of the red giant star is made up of carbon
C. The more massive the star is the faster it burns its fuel
D. No elements heavier than Iron can be produced in a massive star
5. In the main-sequence star, Hydrogen fuses and converts to Helium. What element is produced
from Helium gas at its core?
A. Carbon B. Iron C. Neon D. Silicon
6. Which of the following is the sign that a protostar will transform into the next stage? When…
A. it starts to glow
B. it starts to spin faster
C. Hydrogen nuclear fusion begins
D. it increases temperature igniting the Hydrogen
7. When does a star become unstable? When…
A. it runs out of fuel
B. it contracts and expands
C. its core is converted to Iron
D. the outer shell of the star is pulled by the gravity from the center
8. What occurs in the main sequence of stars?
A. Stellar Nucleosynthesis C. R-Process
B. Primordial Nucleosynthesis D. Supernova Nucleosynthesis
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about polar bonds? They…
A. are present in metals.
B. are responsible for the formation of ionic compounds.
C. always results in the formation of polar molecular compounds.
D. may result in nonpolar covalent compounds depending on molecular geometry.
10. Which statement is TRUE based on the sentences below:
 A molecule shape is a three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or bonding groups
around a central atom.
 The molecular shape is governed by the valence shell electron repulsion (VSEPR)
theory.
A. The first and second statements are true.
B. The first and second statements are false.
C. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.
11. From the given Lewis structure of NH3, how many nonbonding pair/s of electrons are around the
central atom?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
12. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. Polar covalent bond is present if the electronegativity difference between atoms is equal or
less than 0.4.
B. Polarity of bond and molecular geometry are the two factors that affect the polarity of
molecules.
C. Polar bond forms when electrons are unequally shared by two atoms in a compound.
D. Polar covalent bonds can be present in a nonpolar molecule.
13. Which description below correctly describes polar molecules?
A. The polar bonds are present.
B. The polar bonds are arranged so that they do not cancel.
C. The lone pairs on the central atom are arranged so that they do not cancel.
D. The lone pairs on the central atom are arranged so that they can be canceled out.
14. Which of the following is TRUE about polar molecules?
i. It have high boiling point
ii. It have high melting point
iii. It have low surface tension
iv. It have high vapor pressure
A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. IV only
II. Analyze the following statements based on the following molecular structure. Determine whether
the statement is True or False then explain your answer on the space provided.
Example. H2O is a polar molecule

Answer: True, because we see that the two hydrogen atoms are not evenly distributed around the
oxygen atom.
15-16. SiCl4 is a nonpolar molecule.

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17-18. H2S has a linear molecular geometry.

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19-20. PF5 is a polar molecule.

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III. Explain how the concept of atomic number led to the synthesis of new elements in the laboratory
by completing the statements below.
The atomic number is the number of protons (positively charged particles) in an atom.
Henry Gwyn-Jeffreys Moseley was an English physicist who demonstrated that the atomic number,
the number of protons in an atom, determines most of the properties of an element.
In 1913, Moseley published a paper on the arrangement of the elements in the Periodic table based
on their atomic numbers. He used X-ray spectroscopy to determine the atomic number of an element.
He bombarded a beam of electrons to different elements and measured their X-ray spectral lines.
21-22. How does the result of this experiment help prove the accurateness of the arrangement of
atoms in his periodic table?
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In 1919, Ernest Rutherford successfully carried out a nuclear transmutation reaction a process of
23-24. How did nuclear transmutation reaction process pave the way in producing new element in the
laboratory? _____________________________________________________________________

In 1925, there were four vacancies in the periodic table corresponding to the atomic numbers 43, 61,
85, and 87. Elements with atomic numbers 43 and 85 were synthesized using particle accelerators.
A particle accelerator is a device
25-26. How does a particle accelerator work?
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In 1937, American physicist Ernest Lawrence synthesized an element with atomic number 43 using a
linear particle accelerator.
27-28. How is he able to produce this element? __________________________________________
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Elements with atomic numbers greater than 92 (atomic number of uranium) are called transuranium
elements. They were discovered in the laboratory using what two processes and how they work?
29-30. __________________________________________________________________________
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II. Communication and Collaboration
31-45. Communicate scientific ideas about how stars produce elements over the course of their life
cycle.
Direction: In this part, you will communicate and collaborate with your Study Buddies. You will create
a concept map using a slide presentation of the life cycle of the star and show what stage of star life
cycle, type of nuclear fusion happened and what elements are produced.

Rubrics for Slide Presentation

Criteria Advanced (15pts) Proficient (10pts) Developing (5pts)

Accuracy of content Facts are accurate for Facts are accurate for Facts are often
all events reported on almost all events inaccurate for events
the presentation. reported on the reported on the
presentation. presentation.
Quality of content Included events are Most of the included Many major events are
important and events are important or excluded, and too
interesting. No major interesting. One or two many trivial events are
details are excluded. major events may be included.
missing.
Sequence of content Events and ideas are Almost all events and Most events and ideas
placed in proper order. ideas are placed in are incorrectly placed
proper order. on the presentation.
Mechanics Punctuation, spelling, Punctuation, spelling, There are many
and capitalization were and capitalization were punctuation, spelling,
checked by another checked by another and capitalization
student and are correct student and are mostly errors.
throughout. correct.
Output presentation The output is well The output is well The output is not
made, clean and made. presentable.
artistic.

46-60. Make a vlog on how to apply the knowledge learn in Polarity of Molecules can be apply in real
life situations.
Direction: Set up a meeting with your study buddies and create a vlog demonstrating how each
member of your group used the knowledge learned about polarity of molecules and its properties in
their daily lives.
Rubric for Blogging
Criteria Advanced (15 pts) Proficient (10 pts) Developing (5 pts)

Content Quality Facts are accurate for Facts are fairly Facts are inaccurate
all examples presented accurate for for all examples
in the vlog. all examples presented presented in the vlog.
in the vlog.

Speech & Grammar Vlog has originality and Speech is fluent. Vlog Vlog may contain
flair, emphasizing may contain one or two several errors in
important points; errors in grammar; grammar; errors may
contains no errors in errors do not impede impede viewer’s
 grammar. viewer's understanding. Speech
understanding. lack fluency.

Video Quality Video is well lit and Video is well lit and Video is fairly well lit
frames subject frames the subject within minimal
appropriately. Editing within the frame movement. Subject is
enhances without excessive usually within the
cohesiveness of vlog. movement. frame.

Sound Quality Sound is clear and Vlog is understandable Vlog somewhat difficult
volume is appropriate. and volume is to hear or is
appropriate. occasionally too loud.

Output over all The vlog is well made, The vlog is fairly made, The vlog does not
presentation informative, and informative, and produce the desired
artistically presented. artistically presented results.

III. Creativity and Innovation

61-75. Make a creative representation of the historical development of the atom or the chemical
element in a timeline
Directions: Make a representation of the evolution of the atom timeline using innovative and creative
presentation skills. You may perform this digitally or craft your output using any art materials.
Note: If you choose to make digital output be sure to use original pictures. Outputs with pictures from
the internet will not be graded.
Rubrics for Historical Timeline
Criteria
Advanced (15 pts) Proficient (10 pts) Developing (5 pts)
Accuracy of content Facts are accurate for Facts are accurate for Facts are often
all events reported on almost all events inaccurate for events
the timeline. reported on the reported on the
timeline. timeline.
Quality of content Included events are Most of the included Many major events are
important and events are important or excluded, and too
interesting. No major interesting. One or two many trivial events are
details are excluded. major events may be included.
missing.
Sequence of content Events are placed in Almost all events are Most events are
proper order. placed in proper order. incorrectly placed on
the timeline.
Mechanics Punctuation, spelling, Punctuation, spelling, There are many
and capitalization were and capitalization were punctuation, spelling,
checked by another checked by another and capitalization
student and are correct student and are mostly errors
throughout. correct.
Output presentation The output is well The output is well The output is not
made, clean and made presentable
artistic

76-90. Making a manipulative model of Molecular Shapes

Direction: Create a manipulative model of the eight molecular shapes you learned in Module 3. Use a
representative molecule for each geometry, labeling both atoms if the molecule is paired and the
central atom if the molecule consists of three or more atoms. You can make this model out of any
recyclable materials.
Different Molecular Shapes

Source: intl.siyavula.com

Rubrics for Molecular Geometry Model

Criteria Advanced (15 pts) Proficient (10 pts) Developing (5 pts)
Accuracy of model Models are accurate. There are minor errors The model is
all details are observe in the model inaccurate and proper
observable details are not
observable
Quality of model The model is well The model has flaws The model has major
made and can be used but can still be use as flaws and cannot be
as a manipulative a manipulative model use as a manipulative
model for instruction for instruction model
Proper labeling of Labels are properly Some errors are Most labels are
model placed. (angles, observed in labeling incorrect
bonding and non- the model .
bonding electron,
central atom, bonding
atoms, and correct
element symbol)
Output presentation The output is well The output is well The output is not
made, clean and made presentable
artistic
Completeness of the all molecular shapes There are more than There are more than
output submitted are submitted two molecular shape four molecular shape
model missing model missing

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