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Quarter 4 – Week 8: The Factors Affecting Chemical Reaction

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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO
School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
 Grade 10, Quarter 4, Week – 8

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade/Sec: ____________________

Factors Affecting the Rate of Chemical Reaction

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Explain how the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions are applied in food
preservation, materials production, control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
(S10MT – IVh-j-24)

Learning Objectives:

1. Determine the effect of concentration on reaction rate.

2. Explain using the collision theory the factor of the surface area of reactants.
3. Determine the factors affecting rates in food preservation and materials production,
control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
4. Describe the effect of acid rain, a chemical reaction on limestone/marble statues, on life
and the environment.

Time Allotment: 2 hours

Key Concepts:

⮚ Concentration
Concentration refers to the number of particles of a substance in a given volume. When
the concentration increases, the frequency of collisions is increased and the reactions speeds
up. As a general rule, the higher the concentration of the reactants, the faster the chemical
reaction. For example when one teaspoon of baking soda is added to each of the three
solutions containing 10%, 40%, and 70% of vinegar in water, the formation of bubbles will be
greatest in the 70% solution. Hence, reaction in the 70% solution is fastest because it
contains the highest number of colliding particles.

⮚ Surface Area
The state of subdivision of solids affects the rate of reaction. When a solid is finely
divided, more of its surface area is exposed. This makes the chemical reaction occur faster.
For a given mass of solid, as the particle size decreases, surface area increases. An increase
in surface area increases the collisions between reacting particles.

Figure 1. Effect of Surface Area

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Smaller the pieces = larger the surface area = more collision greater chance of reaction

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
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 ⮚ Effect of Acid Rain on Marble Statues
Acid rain has been the leading significant cause of destruction in the environment. In
infrastructure, it is the cause of corrosion of metals in alloys like steel in buildings, bridges,
and transport vehicles. This is due to the displacement reaction of active metals with
hydrogen in acids. Materials with historical value and cultural values such as monuments
and statues are also destroyed by acid rain. They are mostly made up of limestone and
marble which like metals form a chemical reaction with acids, lead to their dissolution.

Figure 2. Effect of Acid Rain on Statue

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Marine life is also affected by acid rain. It causes the pH of bodies of water to
decrease; this change in pH will increase marine life mortality, retard fish growth,
decrease egg production and embryo survival. Acid rain also tends to dissolve vital
minerals in the soil. Crops grown in these depleted soils give poor yields. In areas of high
automobile traffic, such as in large cities, the amount of nitrogen oxides emitted into the
atmosphere can be quite significant. In urban areas the main source of acid rain is from
automobiles. Other sources are thermal power plants and coal mining industries. Gas
emissions like CO2, CO, SO2, NO2, and NO from these sources react with water vapour in
the air producing acids. Rain contaminated with these acids are known as acid rain.

⮚ Effect of chemical reactions in Food Preservation, Materials production, Control of

fire, Pollution, and Corrosion.
Food spoilage can result from the action of bacteria or fungi (molds). Bacteria and
molds grow rapidly in food because, like man and animals, they derive their energy from
food. Food spoilage is generally prevented by decreasing the temperature of food like
placing it in the refrigerator and adding substances (inhibitors) that will prevent or slow
down the activities of the bacteria and the molds. At low temperature bacteria and molds
decrease their rate of activity, thus preventing or delaying the decay or spoilage. Adding
chemicals also lessen the activity of these microorganisms.
Improving production of materials, the nature of the reactant is a very important
factor. Galvanized iron roof has been launched in the market. Steel is combined with
aluminum to give an attractive finished surface that is an excellent heat resistant. About
80% of the heat received is reflected, thus preventing indoor temperature from rising due
to sunlight and ensures agreeable living conditions.

⮚ Control of Fires
Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO
School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
 The factor here is the surface area of the combustible material. In Bocaue,
Bulacan, most of the causes of fires that they label as due to undetermined origin have
always been the storage of pyrotechnic materials in powder formed that easily get heated
in the storing.
Gasoline stations have to make visible the “No Smoking” signs because of the very
high combustible nature of liquid gasoline. Since gasoline evaporates easily, the gas
spreads and readily combines with oxygen in the air, so that a little spark will cause an
explosion. That is an extremely rapid oxidation reaction.
The products of a complete combustion reaction include carbon dioxide (CO 2)
and water vapor (H2O). The reaction typically gives off heat and light as well. The general
equation for a complete combustion reaction is:
C2 H4 + 3 O2 → 2 CO2 + 2 H2O
To have a quality of air that is pollution – free, do the following practices. Stay away
from factories that use fossil – fuels as energy source. Instead of burning leaves or grass
cuttings, make a compost heap. This can later be used as fertilizer. In car, use lead-free
gas. Make sure that you turn off your engine when not in used. Do not use pesticides at
home unless it is absolutely necessary.
Corrosion can be controlled by oiling the machines or keep equipment dry in order
to prevent a reaction. Oiling lessens the surface area and rate of reaction between the
metal and oxygen and hence makes oxidation slow.
In the corrosion of iron metal, iron metal reacts with water and oxygen and form
hydrated oxide called rust. Addition of oxygen to the metal is an oxidation reaction.
4Fe + 3 O2 2Fe2O3

Activity 1. My Concentration
Learning Objective:
Determine the effect of concentration on reaction rate.
What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen

What to do: Below is the result of an experiment showing the effect of 3 pieces 5cm X 5cm sized
red crepe paper drop to the different concentration of household bleach solution. Study the table
and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper:

25% - (1/4 part bleach solution & ¾ part water)

50% - (half part bleach solution & half part water)
100%- (no water added)

Concentration (%) Reaction rate (sec)

25% 15s
50% 10s
100% 5s

Guide Questions:
1. Why is the rate of reaction from the three concentration not the same?
__________________________________________________________________________________.
2. State the relationship between the concentration and the reaction rate.
________________________________________________________________________________.
Rubric for scoring:

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
 Points Description
3 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concept, and has no
misconception.
2 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts, but with
minimal misconception.
1 Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts, but with
misconception.

Activity 2. My Surface Area

Learning Objective:
Explain using the collision theory the factors affecting reaction of the surface area of
reactants.
What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen
What to do: Below are two beakers with particles in it. Identify which beaker has slower
reaction and faster reaction. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Figure A Figure B

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Based on figures A and B above, which has a faster rate of reaction? Slower rate of
reaction? Why? ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 3. What is my Effect?
Learning Objective:
Determine the factors affecting rates in food preservation and materials production,
control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen
What to do: Select the factors that are inside the box. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper. The first one is done for you.

Catalyst Temperature Concentration Surface Area

1. Calcium carbide or Kalburo Catalyst

2. Food stored in the refrigerator ___________
3. Cocoa powder or Tableya ___________
4. 70% Isopropyl alcohol ___________
5. Galvanized roofing materials ___________
Activity 4. Wash by Acid Rain
Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO
School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
Learning Objective:
Describe the effect of acid rain, a chemical reaction on limestone/marble
statues, on life and the environment.

What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen

What to do: Below are the different effects of acid rain, Write M if the effect is for
limestone/marble, L for life and E for environment. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper. The first one is done for you.
L 1. Killing insects and some aquatic organisms
________2. Corrosion of steel on bridges
________3. Decreases the fish population
________4. Dissolve nutrients from the soil
________5. Fading of paints on buildings
________6. Air Pollution

Reflection
Why does a powdered form “tableya” take a shorter time to dissolve in a “champorado”
than a lumped form?

____________________________________________________________________________________.
Rubric for scoring:
Points Description
3 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concept, and
has no misconception.
2 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts,
but with minimal misconception.
1 Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts, but with
misconception.

References for Learners:

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
Bayquen, A.V. (2007) Chemistry. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. 927 Quezon City Avenue,
Quezon City pp.177 – 182

Mapa, Amelia P., et.al (2001) Chemistry. SD Publications, Inc. G. Araneta Avenue , Quezon City
pp. 204 – 214.

Soriano, Emil F., et.al (2000) Chemistry for the New Millenium. Adriana Printing Co.,Inc.776
Aurora Blvd, Cubao, Quezon City pp.217 - 223

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Answer Key

Activity 2: My Surface
Activity 1: My Area Activity 3: What is my
Concentration
Effect?
Lower surface
Gide Questions area (slower Catalyst
No, because reaction)
Temperature
there are different Higher surface
concentration of area (faster Surface area
bleach solution reaction) Concentration
The greater the
concentration, the Activity 4: Wash by Acid Surface area
faster the reaction Rain
L
M Reflection:
L The student’s Answer may
M vary

M
E

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]
Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO
School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: [email protected]