Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ISABELA
CABATUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
DEL PILAR, CABATUAN, ISABELA

You are given three (3) performance tasks to be submitted on March 27, 2024. Late submission will no longer be
accepted by the subject teacher. Google drive will be provided for your videos while doing the activity.

ACTIVITY 1: SEPARATING MIXTURES

Procedure:
1. Form a group with a maximum of 5 members each.
2. Identify a mixture that you have at home.
3. Identify the procedure to separate the mixture. After identifying, separate the mixture. Note: While separating,
don’t forget to take a video.
4. Collage picture of materials, before, during, and after the procedure must be printed and pass it to your subject
teacher.
5. Provide your title and procedure in doing the activity.

Rubric:

Category Points Score

Objective of the experiment 15
(The objective of the experiment was stated concisely and
specifically)
Experimental techniques 20
(All experimental tasks were done in an organized and effective way)
Accuracy and precision of experimental results 25
(All actual and written results presented were correct)
Scientific attitude and safety issues 20
(Performs the experiment with a various attitude; data and
measurements were made accurately and patiently)
Developing a Plan to Solve the Problem 20
(Develops a clear and concise plan to solve the problem, with
alternative strategies)
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT’S IN A COLOR?

Chromatography is such a fun science concept to explore! Chromatography is the separation of a mixture by passing
a solution through a medium. It is used in separating the colored compounds in a mixture. In this simple activity, we will be
separating the colored ink in markers with water using a paper towel.

The colors that make up the inks in magic markers have a physical property that allows them to move individually on
a vertical basis at different rates. The different molecules of the mixture move up the paper towel as they travel with the liquid
solvent as it is being absorbed. In this experiment, you’ll be able to watch the bands of different colors appear on a paper
towel as the ink in the marker separates and travels along the paper, which is suspended in water.

Is your red dye in your favorite magic marker simply made up of red chemicals? Is the
black marker composed of just black dye? What about your blue marker? Let’s find out.

Procedure
You will need the following materials:
paper towel or tissue paper or filter paper
scissors
nonpermanent magic marker (blue or black or red)
rubber band or piece of tape
small container such as plastic or glass cup
water
white vinegar
isopropyl alcohol
acetone

1. Cut strips of paper towel or filter paper approximately 12.0 cm by 3.0 cm, then cut the bottom of each strip on the angle so
that the bottom is a point. See figure below:
Use a paper towel or filter paper and cut like this for your experiment.
2. Use a magic marker to draw a line across the bottom of the strip, above the point (see figure).
3. Half fill the cup with water. Hang the strip with the tip just in water.
4. Bend the top of the paper towel over the rim of the glass and secure it with a rubber band or tape.
5. Record your observations after 24 hours.
6. You also could vary the experiment using just one type of marker, but changing the separation solvent. Use water as a
control, and other liquids such as white vinegar, rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), and acetone.

Guide Question
1. Which liquid separates the colors of your markers the best?
Activity 3: Mix It Up with Oil and Water
Direction: For this activity, follow the procedures carefully and use the rubrics for scoring as your guide in getting the highest
possible score. Good luck and enjoy learning.

Materials
2 clear plastic water bottles with lids Clock or timer
2 cups of water Permanent marker
One-half cup of oil (olive, cooking or vegetable oils will all Measuring cup
work) Measuring spoon
Liquid dishwashing soap (any brand) Food coloring (optional)

Preparation
1. Remove any labels from your water bottles.
2. Use your marker to label the bottles: Label the first “Oil + Water” and the second “Oil + Water + Soap.” Write the labels as
close to the tops of the bottles as possible.
3. Pour one cup of water into each bottle.

What to do next?
1. Carefully measure and pour one-quarter cup of oil into the bottle labeled Oil + Water. Allow the bottle to sit on a countertop
or flat surface while you observe the water and oil. Does the oil sink to the bottom of the bottle, sit on top of the water or mix
with it? (Write your observation under Guide Question portion.
2. Repeat step 2 preparation, adding one-quarter cup oil to the bottle labeled Oil + Water + Soap. Does the oil sink to the
bottom, sit on top of the water or mix with it? (Write your observation under Guide Question portion.) Carefully add three
tablespoons of dish soap to the bottle labeled Oil + Water + Soap. Try not to shake the bottle as you add the dish soap.
3. Make sure the bottle caps are screwed on tightly to each bottle.
4. Holding a bottle in each hand, vigorously shake the bottles for 20 seconds.
5. Set the bottles down on a flat surface with plenty of light.
6. Let the bottle rest for 10 minutes.
7. Observe the contents of each bottle. Hold them up to a light one at time so you can clearly see what is happening inside
the bottle. Did anything change when you shake the bottles? Did both mixtures look the same? If not, what is different
between them? How would you explain the differences that you observe? (Write your observation under Guide Question
portion.)
8. After 10 minutes, look at the contents of the bottles and note the changes. How do the oil and water look like in each
bottle? Has the oil mixed with the water, sunk to the bottom or risen to the top? (Write your observation under Guide
Question portion.)
Observation:

1. Draw or paste picture of your observations. You may use coloring materials to enhance your drawing.

Guide Questions:
1. Does the oil sink to the bottom of the bottle, sit on top of the water or mix with it? (Refer to procedure 1)
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2. Does the oil sink to the bottom, sit on top of the water or mix with it? (Refer to procedure 2)
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3. Did anything change when you shake the bottles? Did both of the mixtures look the same? If not, what is
different between them? How would you explain the differences that you observe? (Refer to procedure 8)
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4. How do the oil and water look like in each bottle? Has the oil mixed with the water, sunk to the bottom or
risen to the top? (Refer to procedure 9)
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5. What is the scientific explanation of your observation in relation to polarity of molecules?
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Evidence: Time-lapse while doing the activity.

Category Points Score

Objective of the experiment 15
(The objective of the experiment was stated concisely and
specifically)
Experimental techniques 20
(All experimental tasks were done in an organized and effective way)
Accuracy and precision of experimental results 25
(All actual and written results presented were correct)
Scientific attitude and safety issues 20
(Performs the experiment with a various attitude; data and
measurements were made accurately and patiently)
Developing a Plan to Solve the Problem 20
(Develops a clear and concise plan to solve the problem, with
alternative strategies)