SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject SCIENCE Grade 8 Level JHS Quarter: 3 Week 2

MELC: Explain the properties of solids, Competency Code: S8MT-IIIa-b-8

liquids, gases based on the particle nature of matter

Objectives:
K: Describe the three states of matter;
S: Illustrate matter as solid, liquid or gas based on their properties; and
A: Exhibit workmanship in diagramming the three states of matter.
Name ____________________________ Section ________ Date ________

School: ___________________________ District: _______________________________

A. Readings/Discussions

PARTICLE MODELS OF THE THREE STATES OF MATTER

Matter typically exists in one of three states: solid, liquid, or gas. Some
substances exist as gases at room temperature (oxygen and carbon dioxide),
while others, like water and mercury metal, exist as liquids. Most metals exist
as solids at room temperature. All substances can exist in any of these three
states.
Historically, the states of matter were distinguished based on qualitative
differences in their bulk properties.

SOLIDS
Solids are all those substances having their particles very close to each
other. There exist strong intermolecular forces between these particles. The
particles are firmly held in their positions. These particles have only vibratory
motion. Solids have a definite shape and definite volume. Examples include
wood, iron, aluminum, etc.

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LIQUIDS

Liquids comprise of all those substances with weak intermolecular forces.

The particles are capable of minimum movement. They have a definite volume.
However, they do not have a definite shape. They usually take the shape of the
container in which we place them. Examples include water, milk, etc.

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GASES

The particle model of matter shows that in gases, the particles move at
random directions very quickly and travel in straight-line paths. Gases are those
forms of matter having very weak forces between their molecules. Hence, in
gases, the molecules are free to move. The distance between molecules is
large as compared to solids and liquids. Gases have neither a fixed shape nor a
definite volume. They tend to completely occupy the container in which they are
placed. Examples are air, oxygen, hydrogen, methane, etc.

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In general, the three states of matter differ because of the arrangement

and motion of the particles in each state. The particle nature of matter states
the following:
 Matter is made up of tiny particles
 Particles of matter are moving all the time
 These particles have spaces between them
 The particles of matter attract each other

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 Are you now ready to check your knowledge?
Take the exercises and have fun!

B. Exercises

Exercise 1: SOLID! LIQUID! GAS! GO…

Directions: Classify the given properties below as to solid, liquid or gas. Fill in the
table by writing the properties on its respective column. Red texts were given as an
example.

particles very close to each other particles are capable of minimum movement
SOLID
having very weak forces between molecules LIQUID GAS
particles are firmly held in their positions
neither fixvery
Particles shape nor to
close a definite
each volume have definite volume but don’t have definite shape
other

Exercise 2: Fill Me In!

Directions: Complete the following diagrams to show what matter looks like in the
solid, liquid and gas.

Example:
GAS

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Start here:

SOLID LIQUID GAS

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Test I: Identification: Identify whether the following statements may describe a solid,
liquid or gas. Write S for solids, L for liquids and G for gases on the blank provided
before the number.

___ 1. Particles are very close to each other.

___ 2. A substance which takes the shape of volume of its container.
___ 3. Have neither fixed shape nor a definite volume.
___ 4. Comprise of all those substances with weak intermolecular forces.
___ 5. Particles have vibratory motion.

Test II: Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter of your
chosen answer.

1. Which of the following substances is an example of a gaseous matter?

A. Hydrogen B. Gold C. Milk D. Water

2. In which state of matter are particles held together by weak forces of

attraction and can move freely over long distances?
A. Gas B. Liquid C. Plasma D. Solid
3. Which of the following sets of substances represent the three states of
matter?
A. Copper, Soy sauce, milk B. Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen
C. Gold, Silver, Table D. Wood, oil, air
4. Which of the models below represent a liquid?

A. B. C.

5. Consider three samples of water in three phases. The first is solid water

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 (ice) at 0◦C, the second is liquid water at 24◦C, and the third is gaseous water at
100◦C. The water molecules in the liquid phase __________ the water molecules in
the gaseous phase.
A. move faster than
B. move slower than
C. move at the same speed as
D. move more randomly than

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Complete the diagram by identifying the three states of matter with its sample
substance.

STATES OF MATTER

Printed Reference

Department of Education. (2013), Unit 3: Module 1: The Particle Nature of Matter,

Science 8, Learners’ Material (pages 180-182)

Online References

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https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=nature-matter-unit-test
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Prepared by: Edited by:

NEIZL P. GARCESA JUVIMAR E. MONTOLO

Teacher III Education Program Supervisor-Science

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GUIDE

For the Teacher: Advise the students to read the reading and discussion portion before
they attempt to answer the practice exercises. Going through the parts sequentially will
help them easily understand the topic.

For the Learner: Read through the self-learning home task from the first part to the last
part. Doing so, will help you understand better the topic.

For the Parent/Home Tutor: Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the
self-learning home task from beginning to end to ensure proper understanding of the
concepts.

Answer key:

Exercise 1

SOLID LIQUID GAS

Particles very close to each Particles are capable of Having very weak forces
other minimum movement between molecules
Particles are firmly held in Have definite volume but Neither fix shape nor a
their positions don’t have definite shape definite volume

Exercise 2

SOLID LIQUID GAS

Assessment:

Test I Test II:

1. S 1. A
2. L 2. B
3. G 3. D
4. L 4. B
5. S 5. B

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Suggested Activity STATES OF MATTER

Solid Liquid Gas

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