Unit 3 - Changes in Matter I

Time Frame
Competencies
C1.
C2.
C3.

4 weeks
Appreciate the practical applications of phase/chemical changes.
Demonstrate understanding of the laws governing chemical changes.
Demonstrate the ability to use symbols, formulas and chemical equations in
explaining chemical equations.

PHYSICAL CHANGES EVIDENCES OF PHYSICAL CHANGES

Time Frame: 1 session
I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, the students must be able to:
1. Describe what physical changes are and how they differ with chemical changes;
2. Factors which affect physical changes;
3. Describe phase changes.
II. Subject Matter
A.
Topic: Physical Changes Evidences of Physical Changes
B.

References
1. Brown, Theodore L., LeMay, H. Eugene Jr., and Bursten, Bruce E., (2000).
Chemistry the Central Science. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, pp. 11.
2. Hill John W., and Kolb, Doris K.(1995). Chemistry for Changing Times, 7th
Edition. London: Prentice Hall International, pp. 13-15.

C.

Materials:
Paper
Ice cubes
Tin or aluminum can
Alcohol burner
Transparent sheet (glass, plexiglass)

III. Learning Tasks

A. Recall and Motivation
1. What determines the identity of a substance? (chemical formula, bonds between
atoms to form an ionic system or a molecule)
2. What happens when ice melts or when mothballs are put in the cabinet?
B.
1.

Lesson Proper
Activity: Different Evidences of Physical Change (SAS 3-01)
a. Tear out pieces of paper, preferably from newspaper or tissue paper. Note
down the appearance of the edges.

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b. Put some ice cubes into an aluminum or tin can and heat over an alcohol

burner. Partially cover with a piece of transparent glass or plexiglass or

acrylic sheet, making sure that there is a small opening for steam to
escape. (Warning: The tin/aluminum container will be very hot after a
while!)
c. Note the appearance of ice, liquid water, and steam. How do you know

that steam is being formed? What do you notice on the inner side of the
transparent cover?
2.

Discussion/ Concept Formation

a.
What do you notice about the
edges of the torn paper? Can you make out the fibers that make up the
paper?
b.

Are the condensed droplets on

the transparent cover the same as the liquid water that came from the
melted ice?

c.

Can you reverse the change in

phase of a substance? (solid liquid gas liquid solid)

C.

Generalization
Physical change does not lead to a change in the identity of the

1.
substance.
2.

Many physical changes are reversible, especially those

involved in phase change.

D.

Application / Valuing
Our world is characterized by change. Some changes do not change the identity of
the substance; some changes do. Those, which do not change the identity of the
substance or substances involved, are called physical changes.

E.

Agreement
Bring materials for the next class.

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