Quarter 1: Matter and Its Properties

Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of basic

measurement skills.
Learning Competencies: Determine the density of a liquid (STEM_GC11MT-Ib-
14)

Duration: Week 2: Day 2

I. Objective:
The learners will be able to:
1) Describe density and its formula.
2) Perform the methods for measuring weight and volume
3) Explain the importance of measurement in our daily living.
II. Materials:
NaCl solution, in 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% concentrations
Digital balance
Syringe, 1 mL
Plastic mini tray

III. References:
Chang, R. & Goldsby, K. (2016). Chemistry. (12th ed). New York: McGraw-Hill
Senior High General Chemistry I Teaching Guide
IV. Values Integration:
The students will learn the importance of the use of measurement in assessing
self-worth.
V. Learning Tasks:
A. Activity
1. Ask the students to describe density.
Density is an important property of matter. It expresses the weight of a unit
volume of a substance, is used to characterize substances, and can provide a
means for the identification of a solid, a liquid, or a gas. Density is a measure of
relative compactness, or how heavy an object is relative to its size. Density is
defined as mass, m, in a given unit volume, V. ρ = m/V.
2. Provide the students the following procedure for the laboratory activity:
a. Place the plastic mini tray on the stage of the digital balance and measure its
weight.
b. Measure 1 mL of the test solution into the syringe, making sure that no air
bubbles are trapped.
c. Slowly transfer the liquid in the syringe onto the mini tray. Measure the weight
of the tray with the solution in it.
d. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to provide a duplicate measurement. This will be used to
check the repeatability of the results.
e. Repeat the whole procedure using 2 mL and 3 mL of the solution.
B. Analysis:
1. Record the weight of the mini tray at the beginning of the experiment. Record
the weight after each addition of 1 mL, 2 mL, and 3 mL of the sample solution.

2. From the data above, calculate the weight of each of the different volumes
that you have added to the plastic mini tray by subtracting the weight before the
addition from the weight after the addition. Calculate the average value of the
measured weights.

3. From the data in the previous table, calculate the density of the solution.
Calculate the average value of the density.

4. Obtain the results from the other groups who used different concentrations of
the solution. Tabulate the density of the various solutions studied.

5. Plot the concentration of the solution (in the x-axis) against its density (in the
y-axis). Infer how the density varies based on the concentration of the solution.
C. Analysis
1. The students will report the results.

D. Application:
Answer the problem:
1. Two liquids, A and B, have densities 0.75 grams per milliliter and 1.14 grams
per milliliter respectively. When both liquids are poured into a container, one
liquid floats on top of the other. Which liquid is on top?
Answer Key:
Liquid A. (0.75 grams per milliliter)
VI. Assignment
Internet research on the difference of density of the following:
I. Regular soda in can
II. Light soda in can
III. Soda with aspartame in can