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COMPETENCY: Investigate properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators

Summary Discussion:

Investigating Properties of Acidic and Basic Mixtures Using Natural Indicators:

Understanding the properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators is an exciting aspect of
chemistry. Here's a simplified summary:

1. Natural Indicators:
o Natural indicators, like red cabbage solution, can help us identify whether a solution is
acidic, basic, or neutral.
2. Color Changes:
o When natural indicators come into contact with acids, they may change to red or pink
colors. Bases, on the other hand, can turn them into blue or green.
3. pH Scale:
o We use the pH scale to measure acidity or basicity. Acids have a pH less than 7, while bases
have a pH greater than 7. Neutral solutions have a pH of 7.
4. Real-world Significance:
o Understanding the properties of acidic and basic mixtures has practical applications, from
cooking to environmental science.

Remedial Activity: Using Cabbage Indicator to Determine pH

Part 1: Determine a pH Baseline Scale
Directions: Using liquid cabbage indicator, or litmus paper strip,
test each of the following substances and observe the color
change. Choose crayons to record accurate shade and hue of the
color or adhere the litmus paper strip to data table below.

pH 2 5 7 8 11 14

Color

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Part 2-Multiple Choice: Properties of Acidic and Basic Mixtures

Question 1: What is the color change observed in a natural indicator (e.g., red cabbage solution) when it
comes into contact with an acid?

 a) Blue or green
 b) Red or pink

Question 2: What pH range characterizes acidic solutions on the pH scale?

 a) 0-6.9
 b) 7
 c) 7.1-14

Question 3: Bases turn a natural indicator into which color?

 a) Red or pink
 b) Blue or green

Question 4: If a solution has a pH of 9, how would you classify it?

 a) Acidic
 b) Basic
 c) Neutral

Question 5: What is a practical application of understanding the properties of acidic and basic mixtures?

 a) Cooking
 b) Environmental science
 c) Both a and b

Prepared by: Verified by:

LOVELY ANN R. HERNANDEZ CRISTINA S. ARGUELLES
Teacher I Head Teacher I

Checked by: Noted by:

ALEX M. ANONUEVO MARICEL D. MERCADO

Master Teacher I Principal II
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COMPETENCY: Distinguishing Mixtures from Substances based on Properties

Summary Discussion:

Understanding the properties that differentiate mixtures from substances is crucial in chemistry.
Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances that are physically combined and can be separated
by physical means. Substances, on the other hand, are pure forms of matter with a consistent composition
that cannot be separated by physical means. Here are key properties to consider:

1. Homogeneity:
o Mixtures often exhibit variable composition and may appear heterogeneous, while
substances are homogenous throughout.
2. Separation Methods:
o Mixtures can typically be separated by physical methods such as filtration, distillation, or
chromatography, whereas substances cannot be easily separated into simpler components.
3. Melting and Boiling Points:
o Substances have fixed melting and boiling points, whereas mixtures may have a range of
melting and boiling points due to the presence of multiple components.
4. Appearance:
o Mixtures can visually show different components, making them appear heterogeneous,
while substances are visually uniform.
5. Composition:
o Mixtures can have variable composition, allowing for different proportions of components,
while substances have a fixed composition.

Remedial Activity: Distinguishing Mixtures from Substances

Part 1:

Instructions for Students:

1. Read each scenario carefully.

2. Determine whether the scenario describes a mixture (M) or a substance (S) based on the provided
properties.
3. Reflect on the properties that influenced your decision in each scenario.

Scenarios:

1. Homogeneity:
o Scenario: You have a sample that looks the same throughout and cannot be easily
separated.
 Is it a Mixture (M) or a Substance (S)?
2. Separation Methods:
o Scenario: You want to separate the components of a sample using a simple filtration
process.
 Is it a Mixture (M) or a Substance (S)?
3. Melting and Boiling Points:
o Scenario: You observe a sample that has a specific temperature at which it changes from
solid to liquid.
 Is it a Mixture (M) or a Substance (S)?
 4. Appearance:
o Scenario: You see a sample with visible layers, and different parts can be easily
distinguished.
 Is it a Mixture (M) or a Substance (S)?
5. Composition:
o Scenario: The sample can have different proportions of its components.
 Is it a Mixture (M) or a Substance (S)?

Part 2-Multiple Choice: Distinguishing Mixtures from Substances

Question 1: You observe a sample that has a uniform appearance throughout and cannot be separated by
physical means. The sample is most likely:

 a) Mixture
 b) Substance

Question 2: When you mix salt with water and the salt completely dissolves, the resulting solution is:

 a) Mixture
 b) Substance

Question 3: You have a sample that can be separated into its individual components by a filtration process.
This sample is most likely a:

 a) Mixture
 b) Substance

Question 4: A sample has different components that can be visually distinguished from each other. The
sample is most likely a:

 a) Mixture
 b) Substance

Question 5: When you heat a sample and observe that it melts at a specific temperature, the sample is
likely a:

 a) Mixture
 b) Substance

Prepared by: Verified by:

LOVELY ANN R. HERNANDEZ CRISTINA S. ARGUELLES
Teacher I Head Teacher I

Checked by: Noted by:

ALEX M. ANONUEVO MARICEL D. MERCADO

Master Teacher I Principal II
 pH 2 5 7 8 11 14
Color

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LIQUID CLEANER

Answers:

1. b) Red or pink
2. a) 0-6.9
3. b) Blue or green
4. b) Basic
5. c) Both a and b

Answers:

1. Homogeneity:
o Answer: Substance (S)
2. Separation Methods:
o Answer: Mixture (M)
3. Melting and Boiling Points:
o Answer: Substance (S)
4. Appearance:
o Answer: Mixture (M)
5. Composition:
o Answer: Mixture (M)

Answers:

1. b) Substance
2. a) Mixture
3. a) Mixture
4. a) Mixture
5. b) Substance