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Science
Quarter 1– Module 4
How to Distinguish Mixtures from
Substances Based on a Set of Properties
Science – Grade 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 4: How to Distinguish Mixtures from Substances Based on a Set of
Properties
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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
How to Distinguish Mixtures
from Substances Based on a
Set of Properties
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before you start answering the Supplementary Learning Material (SLeM),
kindly set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read
carefully the instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have
fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every part of this
SLeM.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Keep in mind that
Writing develops and enhances learning,
3. Perform all the provided activities in the SLeM.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THIS MODULE

Expectations This will provide what you will be able
to know after completing the lessons in the
SLeM.
Pre-test This will assess your prior knowledge and
the concepts to be mastered throughout the
lesson.
Looking Back to your Lesson This section will measure the skills that you
learned and understand from the previous
lesson.
Brief Introduction This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
Activities These are activities designed to develop your
critical thinking and other competencies
that you need to master. This can be done
solely or with your partner depending on the
nature of the activity.
Remember This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the lessons.
Check your Understanding This will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
Post-test This will measure how much you have
learned from the entire SLeM.

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 Expectations
LESSON: 1. MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
2. A HOME OF SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
This Supplementary Learning Material will help you to
1. Distinguish mixtures from compounds according to its composition and
properties;
2. Classify materials as substances and mixtures (include chemical formula of
substances with their common names and chemical names of materials found
at home or in the community);
3. Familiarize chemical formula of common mixtures and substances found at
home or in the community;
4. Determine unknown materials as substances or mixtures based on the given
descriptions/statements
5. Appreciate the importance of mixtures and compounds in daily living.

Pretest
Directions: Choose the correct answer for each question. Write the letter of your choice in
a separate answer sheet.
1. Which of the following differentiates a mixture from compounds?
A. A mixture has uniform characteristics while a compound property varies.
B. Compound is heterogeneous substance while mixture is homogeneous one.
C. Mixtures consist of two or more materials combined physically while compounds
consist of two or more elements that are chemically combined.
D. Mixtures can be classified as elements or compounds while substances can be
classified as homogeneous or heterogeneous.
2. Nanay Juliet would like to prepare ‘ginataang monggo’ for lunch. She washed the monggo
seeds by filling out the pot with water. Which of the following observations is true as the
monggo seeds are combined with water?
A. the materials are evenly mixed. .
B. the monggo seeds dissolved in water.
C. there is only one phase appeared in the mixture.
D. some of the monggo seeds floats in water and most of them settled at the bottom of the pot.
3. Teacher Grace use to prepare salt solution before bedtime by dissolving a tablespoon of
salt in a glass of lukewarm water. How do you classify salt solution?
A. homogeneous B. heterogeneous C. pure substance D. compound
4. Which of the following BEST describes a heterogeneous mixture?
A. It is a mixture of solute and solvent.
B. It is a mixture containing two or more materials in varying proportions.
C. It is a mixture of liquid consisting of a uniform phase throughout.
D. It is a mixture having a dispersed phase and dispersing medium.
5. Which of the following statement shows how important mixture and substances in our
daily living?
A. Mixture of gases in the air makes vital gases available to all organisms.
B. Purity of substances are used in preparation of medicines and therapeutic drugs
C. Mixtures and substances play a significant role in cooking and food processing.
D. All of the above

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 Looking Back
Elements and Compounds
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer given below by filling-in it out with the terms
provided in the box.

MIXTURES SUBSTANCES ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS

HOMOGENEOUS HETEROGENEOUS MATTER

Brief Introduction
Every day you encounter mixtures and substances. These are many things around you
that you may not recognize as you deal in your daily living. Some are gases like the air you
breathe, liquid like the water you drink and solid like the food you eat in your meals. Mixtures
and substances have things in common yet vary in composition and properties.
You have learned previously that pure substances are homogeneous and further
classified into elements (that consists of one kind of atom) and compounds (containing two or
more different kinds of atoms). Like substances, mixtures are classified according to
composition. Mixtures may contain two or more varying components. This variation in
composition may tell whether a mixture is homogeneous with uniform properties and appears
as a single phase or heterogeneous with non-uniform characteristics and appears with two
or more phases. The properties of individual ingredient are different from each other, but they
all retain each property like taste, shape, size and other characteristics as they are only
combined physically. This physical method of combining ingredients, substances or materials
is referred to as mixtures.

Activities
Activity 1. A Tour at Home: Finding Mixtures and Compounds!
Objective: 1. Classify compounds and mixtures found at home.

I. Materials: Anything that you can see at home; in kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom, laundry area
I. Procedure:
1. Visit your kitchen cabinet/shelf, first aid kit, refrigerator and even your bathroom or laundry
area. List down things that you have seen at home and classify these products into mixtures
and compounds. List down materials/substances found at home.

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Directions: Put check (/) based from its classification.
Table 1. Materials/ substances, mixtures and compounds.
Materials/Substances Mixtures Compounds
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

10.

Activity 1.1 Sort it Well!

Directions: You are sorting materials at home as to mixtures and compounds. You are going
to perform similar method of segregation by classifying the following materials into mixture or
compound.

1. orange juice _________ 4. table sugar _________

2. table salt _____ ______ 5. Water Steam __________

3. olive oil _________ 6. Distilled water ____________

Q1. Now classify the sorted materials as compounds ____________________

and Mixtures: ________________________________________
Q2. What are your bases in identifying the material as mixture or compound?
______________________________________________________________________
Q3. How did you classify the material as pure substance (compound) and mixture?
______________________________________________________________________

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Activity 1.2: Mix it Well!
Objective: 1. Classify compounds and mixtures operationally according to their composition
and physical properties; and
2. Prepare mixtures based on available materials.
I. Materials: 2 tbsp table salt 2 cups of water 2 tbsp soy sauce (toyo)
2 tbsp mongo seeds 4 tbsp cooking oil 4 pcs transparent glasses
(Note: Seek assistance from your parent or guardian in preparing the sample of materials for this activity)
II.Procedure
1. Prepare the materials listed above and observe their physical properties.
2. Fill out the table that follows with your observation based on the physical properties of each
given material.
Table 2. Material and its Physical properties, color, phase of matter and appearance.
Physical Properties
Phase of Matter Appearance
Material (Solid, Liquid, Gas) (Uniform or not uniform)
Color
(Number of observable
phases)
1. Table salt
2. Mongo seeds
3. Water
4. Cooking oil
5. Soy sauce (toyo)
Q4. How did you determine the physical properties of a given material?
_________________________________________________________________________

3. Based on your observations with the set of properties in table 1 and the composition of the
material as indicated on the table below, identify whether each material is a compound
substance or a mixture.
Compound or
Material Components
Mixture
1. table salt sodium (Na) and chlorine gas(Cl)
2. monggo seeds Seeds & impurities (dust, tiny stones, dried leaves)
3. water Hydrogen gas (H) and oxygen gas (O)
4. cooking oil (mantika) Fatty acids-(C,H,O) Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen
5. soy sauce (toyo) Soybeans, salt and water.

4. Mix the sample material as indicated in the table below. Fill out the entries based on your
observations by answering each question with YES or NO.
Are you able to Are the Can you
Are the
see the particles settle identify the
materials
Materials to be Mixed separate on the components
completely
components? bottom? of mixture
mixed?
1. 1 tbsp of table salt + 1
cup water
2. 2 tsp cooking oil + ½ cup
water
3. monggo seeds + 1 cup
water
4. ½ cup Water + 2 tbsp
soy sauce

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Q5. Complete the table below.
Appearance Type of combined
Classify materials
(How many phases materials
Materials Mixed as homogeneous
present in the Compound or
or heterogeneous
combined materials?) Mixture
1. salt + water
2. oil + water
3. monggo seeds + water
4. soy sauce + water
Q6. Based on the results of the given procedures what is formed if you mix two or more
substances physically? _____________________________________________________

Modify and be creative! Try your own activity! You may design and explore more to check
your understanding. Example try to mix more sample materials.

Remember
Mixture is a material formed when two or more kinds of substance are mixed together
in a way that no chemical reaction will take place. In mixture, each component retains its own
characteristics and properties as material components are only mix though physical means.
Mixtures can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous depending on the size of material
being mixed. Variation in size of components determines how many phases will appear in a
mixture.
Compound is a pure substance formed when two or more elements are combined
chemically. A compound has a distinct characteristic that are unique from its individual
components. Its components are definite with specific number of atoms and masses. For
example, the potable water you drink is a nonflammable liquid compound formed by two
flammable gaseous elements oxygen and hydrogen.

Check Your Understanding

Directions: Read each statement carefully; determine whether the statement is a FACT or
BLUFF? Write Fact if tells is a ‘Fact’ and change the underlined word if it is a ‘Bluff’.
___1. You will be able to identify the individual components in a mixture.
___2. A compound is heterogeneous in nature.
___3. The individual composition of a mixture is fixed.
___4. The characteristic of a compound is distinct from its elemental components.
___5. A mixture may appear to have one or more phases.

Posttest
Directions: Choose the correct answer for each given question and write the letter of your
choice on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following statements is true about compounds?
A. a compound has two or more phases.
B. the properties of compound is the same as its individual components.
C. the elemental composition of a compound is fixed.
D. a compound can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous.

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2. Kalamansi juice, a refreshing drink made by squeezing kalamansi fruit in a glass of water
mixed with desired amount of sugar. How do you classify this juice drink?
A. heterogeneous B. homogeneous C. compound D. mixture
3. If you mix oil with water, which type of material is being formed?
A. pure substance B. mixture C. homogeneous D. compound
4. Among the listed materials below, which do you think contains two or more components
with distinct phases?
A. salt and water C. oil and soy sauce
B. soy sauce and vinegar D. sugar and water
5. Your mother is about to open a bottle of vitamin-syrup and she notice that there is an
instruction which says, ‘shake well before use’. This reminder simply tells your mother that the
syrup is a_______
A. compound with dissolved elements.
B. Mixture with suspended elements.
C. compound with suspended elements.
D. mixture with suspended and dissolve substances.

LESSON 2: A HOME OF SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES

Pretest

Directions: Choose the correct answer for each given question and write the letter of your
choice on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following compounds is commonly used at home?
A. soy sauce B. fish sauce C. dishwashing liquid D. baking soda

2. Your father used to prepare coffee before breakfast. His coffee is made of 2 teaspoons of
coffee powder mix with 1 tablespoon of sugar dissolve in a cup of hot water. How do you
classify coffee as a mixture?
A. homogeneous B. heterogeneous C. element D. pure substance

3. Which of the following contains variety of materials that are combined physically?
A. compound B. element C. mixture D. pure substance

4. Aling Ana would like to help her son classify the condiments found in her kitchen as mixture
or compounds. Which of the following is a correct classification made by Aling Ana?
A. ketchup – compound C. vinegar – mixture
B. soy sauce – mixture D. chili sauce- compound

5. The following pictures are materials or chemicals use in our daily living. Which of the
following is a homogeneous mixture?

A. B. C. D.

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 Looking Back To Your Lesson
Fill it out!
The following are terms and concepts about mixtures and compounds. Place the terms
inside the Venn diagram to show their relationships, similarities and differences.

not uniform compounds heterogeneous chemically combined

two or more phases salt halo-halo dessert physically combined
homogeneous one phase only vinegar uniform

Mixtures Compounds

Have you seen these materials at home? Let us classify these common materials with their
common name, chemical name and formula and its importance.
Table 6. Common materials with their common name, chemical name and formula, and its
importance.

Common Name Chemical Name Chemical Importance/Use

Formula

1. Water dihydrogen oxide H2O Universal solvent

For drinking

2. Salt Sodium Chloride NaCl As seasoning agent

Food preservation
3. Baking Soda Sodium Carbonate NaHCO3

4. Vinegar Acetic Acid CH3COOH As Seasoning agent

Food preservation

5. Agua Oxinada 6. Hydrogen peroxide H2O2 As disinfectant to wounds

7. Vetsin or MSG Aminopentanedioate MSG Flavour enhancer

Monosodium Food additive
Glutamate

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 Activities
Objective: classify given materials as substances or mixtures.
Activity 1 Where do I Belong?
I. Materials: Pictures/clipart of materials substances and mixtures found at home
II.Procedure
The following are illustrations of materials found at home or in the community. Classify
each material by listing it on the column where it belongs.

Table 7. Type of Materials

Type of Materials
Mixtures Substances

Q1. How did you classify the materials? ________________________________________

Activity 2 Have We Met?
Objective: Familiarize the substances and mixtures found at home
I. Materials: Pictures
II. Procedure
1. Classify the following items as indicated in the chart given below.
Table 8. Materials and its components, types and properties.
Materials and its components Type of Material Property of a material
(Pure Substance (homogeneous/heterogeneous)
or Mixture)
Table sugar (C12H22O11)
Table salt (NaCl)
Baking Soda (NaHCO3)
Vinegar (Acetic Acid: CH3COOH & Water)
Dishwashing Liquid (soap, enzymes, rinsing aids)
Oil (fats & fat-soluble vitamins)
Ethyl Alcohol (C2H3OH)
Copper (Cu) wire
Toothpaste (abrasives; NaHCO3, CaCO3,
Al(OH)3 & silicas)
Q1. Have you met the materials listed above? ___________________________________
Q2. How often do you use them? Cite two examples. ______________________________
Q3. How did you classify the substances as pure substance, mixture, homogeneous and
heterogeneous? ____________________________________________________________

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 Remember
Our home is filled with mixtures and substances that we often encountered and used
in different ways. It is important for us to know what they are so that we will be aware of their
components and what are they made of.
A pure substance is made of only one matter and its composition is the same all
throughout. It is homogeneous in nature. Pure substances could be an element or compound
and generally classified as solid, liquid or gas. Some examples of a pure substance we usually
have at home are water, table salt, table sugar and alcohol. On the other hand, a mixture is
composed of several substances that are bonded physically. Its components vary and retains
their respective physical and chemical properties. A mixture is classified into two as
homogeneous or heterogeneous. This property depends on the size of the substances
being combined in the mixture. Most of the materials and chemicals we use at home are
mixtures of pure substances. They are usually found in our kitchen like the condiments we use
in cooking such as soy sauce (toyo), ketchup, vinegar, fish sauce (patis), mayonnaise and
many others.

Check Your Understanding

On the chart given below, put a check (/) mark in the box if the set of terms are correctly
grouped. If not write the term that does not belong to them and identify if it is a mixture or a
pure substance.

Materials Put Check or Write the Odd

Term (Mixture or Pure substance)
Example: salt, sugar, oil, MSG Oil - mixture
1. Sand, muddy water, sea water, fresh water
2. Compounds, elements, pure substance,
heterogeneous
3. milk tea, sago at gulaman, coffee, distilled water
4. Starch, baking soda, mayonnaise, salt

5. ethyl alcohol, gel sanitizer, toothpaste,

dishwashing liquid

Posttest
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer that best completes the sentence
or answers the question.
1. Juan wants to eat a glass of halo-halo mixture that contains beans, gelatin, sweetened
banana and many others. Her mother bought him a glass of this appetizing mixture. Which
of the following would best describe the mixture?
A. it is a heterogeneous mixture. B. it is a mixture having one or more phases
C. it has only one phase all throughout. D. it is a homogeneous mixture with colorful ingredients.
2. Which of the following BEST describes the physical properties of a salt dissolve in water?
A. It is a homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent.
B. It is a homogeneous liquid consisting of solute and solvent.
C. It is a homogeneous mixture of a dispersed phase and dispersing medium.
D. It is a homogeneous mixture containing two or more materials in varying proportions.

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3. Maja blanca is a delicious Filipino delicacy made from the based ingredients, coconut
milk and starch. How do you classify starch as a material?
A. compound B. mixture C. element D. heterogeneous
4. Which of the following pair of words is correctly matched?
A. butter - compound C. MSG (vetsin) - element
B. honey - heterogeneous D. soy sauce – homogeneous
5. Which of the following statement is true regarding the significance of common mixtures
and substances in our home?
A. pure substances are often use over mixtures
B. combination of mixtures and substances is not necessary in our daily living.
C. most of the available materials we utilized at home are mixtures of substances.
D. purity of a substance is not essential in our respective homes.

Answer Key
LESSON 1. MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
5. D 5. FACT 5. D
4. C 4. FACT 4. B
3. A 3. not fixed 3. A
2. D 2. homogeneous 2. D
1. C 1. FACT 1. C
Post-Test Checking your Understanding Pre-test

Looking Back to Your Lesson

Lesson 1.
Activity 1. A Tour at Home: Finding Mixtures and Compounds!
Answers may vary (Note to the parent/ guardian: send student answer sheet to the teacher for
checking the answer)
Activity 2.
Table 1. Material and its Physical properties, color, phase of matter and appearance.

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Pre-test Checking your Understanding Post Test
1. D 1. / 1. A
2. A 2. heterogeneous-mixture 2. A
3. C 3. distilled water- compound 3. A
4. B 4. mayonnaise-mixture 4. D
5. C 5. ethyl alcohol-compound 5. C
LESSON 2. A HOME OF SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
Q6. A mixture is formed if we combine two or more materials physically.
Table 4: Materials mixed, components and compound or mixture
Q5. Complete the table below.
Table 3: Materials to be mixed and questions answerable by Yes or No.
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Q4. We can determine the physical properties of a given material by observing its color, phase of matter
Table 2: Material, components and compound or mixture
and appearance.
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3. Chemistry III Textbook. SEDIP 2005 Edition pp. 38-40
2. Grade 7 Science Learner’s Material. Module 2. Pp. 17-20
1. Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) Grade 7 Science. Tabuzo, Madonna B. pp. 7-28
References
Q1. Have you met the materials listed above? Yes (and answers may vary.)
Q2. How often do you use them? Cite two examples. (Answers may vary)
Q3. You can classify the materials based on their physical and chemical components and properties.
Table 8. Material, components, types and properties.
Q1. You can classify the materials based on their physical and chemical properties and
composition.
Table 7. Type of Materials
Activity 1.
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