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SCIENCE
First Quarter – Module 2C
Metals

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Science – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 9: METALS
First Edition, 2020
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First Quarter – Module 2C
Metals

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Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2
Metals ---------------- 4
What’s In ---------------- 4
What’s New ---------------- 5
What Is It ----------------- 6
Metals Described ----------------- 6
Properties of Metals ----------------- 7
Regions of Metals In The Periodic Table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Uses of Metals ---------------- 9
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Additional Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Science 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
METALS!

Metals comprise 85% of the total population of the elements found in the
periodic table and largely affect the lifestyle of humans. Everything is almost going
metallic and it tells advancement of technology. The coverage of the module will help
us understand the nature of metals as one of the main classifications of elements.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled
to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your Science notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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What I Need to Know

This module was carefully designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to let you master the basics of Chemistry. The content of this module allows it to
be consumed in many various learning situations. The language used anticipates
the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons are carefully arranged to
follow the textbook you are now handling.

After going through this module, you are expected to recognize that
substances are classified as elements and compounds. (S7MT-Ig-h-5)

Specifically you are also expected to:

1. identify which elements are metallic by nature;

2. locate the regions of metals in the Periodic Table of Elements;
3. recognize the general properties of metals; and
4. list down materials found at home that contain metals.

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What I Know

Directions: To measure your prior knowledge about this module, choose the letter
of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in your Science notebook.

1. Which property of metals can be hammered into desired shapes and sizes?
A. conductivity B. ductility C. luster D. malleability

2. All of the following elements are metals EXCEPT __________.

A. Beryllium B. Bohrium C. Francium D. Selenium

3. Which metallic element is considered as the King of Metals?

A. Iron B. Nickel C. Platinum D. Silver

4. Which metallic element is the most abundant in the Earth’s crust?

A. Aluminum B. Cobalt C. Lithium D. Rubidium

5. What make metals shiny and lustrous in general?

A. their ability to reflect light
B. their ability to deflect light
C. their ability to absorb light
D. their ability to produce light

6. Which of these properties allow metal to conduct electricity well?

A. being solid and shiny
B. able to drawn into wires
C. reactivity to acids and water
D. ability to give off valence electrons

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7. Which metal in mineral form can strengthen our bones and teeth?
A. Calcium B.Cesium C.Chromium D.Cobalt

8. Which metal is widely used as coatings for other metals as protection?

A. Cadmium B. Copper C. Magnesium D. Sodium

9. All of the following metals are solid in room temperature EXCEPT

________.
A. Cerium B. Manganese C. Mercury D. Platinum

10. Which set of metals are highly magnetic by nature?

A. Iridium, Tantalum, and Zinc
B. Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel
C. Berkelium, Fermium, and Radium
D. Francium, Indium, and Zirconium

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Lesson
METALS
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As you will go over the periodic table, there are regions that specify
classifications. Elements are classified as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids. This
module will focus on metals.

What’s In

Directions: Below are set of elements that belong to the same period. Identify
which element in each set does not belong to the period. Write your answer in your
Science notebook.

1. Potassium, Titanium, Cobalt, Silicon, Zinc

2. Cesium, Tantalum, Hydrogen, Platinum, Lead
3. Carbon, Gold, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Neon
4. Phosphorus, Sulfur, Chlorine, Argon, Silver
5. Rubidium, Cadmium, Tin, Strontium, Bromine

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What’s New

Activity 1. My Idol TRANSFORMER!

Directions: Identify the metals present on the given figure below. Write your
answers in your Science notebook.

IRON COPPER
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OXYGEN
ALUMINUM

IODINE
CHROMIUM

PLATINUM
FLUORINE

NEON
LEAD

TIN
NICKEL
SELENIUM

Source:https://toywiz.com/transformers-furai-optimus-prime-62-inch-62-model-kit-idw-version/, 2018

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What is It

Metals Described

Metals are just one of the three major kinds of elements found in the
periodic table. Most of them are hard, shiny solids in state except for mercury that
is liquid. They are malleable enough so they can be stretched into different shapes.
Examples of these are silver and gold. These can be shaped into various glittering
jewelries. Metals are also good conductors of electricity that is why they they are
make into cooking pots and pans used as well in electrical wirings.

Figure 1. The Modern Periodic Table

Source: https://www.mikeblaber.org/oldwine/chm1045/notes/Atoms/PTable/Atoms04.htm, 2015

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Properties of Metals

Table 1 shows some properties of metals which are the basis of their
usefulness in the society.

Table 1. Some Properties of Metals

Poperties Definition
Lustrous Being shiny in appearance
Solids At room temperature and atmospheric
pressure, metals are generally solid except for
mercury.
Malleability Able to be drawn into thin plates or any shapes
without breaking
Ductility Able to be drawn into fine wires
High boiling points The temperature at which a substance starts to
boil
High melting points The temperature at which a substance starts to
melt
Conductivity Able to conduct electricity well

The ability of metals being hard and shiny is due to their metallic bond
having luster that reflects light. They allow heat and current to pass through and
conduct electricity well. When these metals combine with other elements, they tend
to give off their valence electrons resulting to form ionic bonds. These formations
can make the atoms in regularly, orderly, three-dimensional pattern of atoms that
are responsible for good conduction of electricity. These will be discussed in the
Grade 9 Science.

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Regions of Metals in the Periodic Table

Examine closely the periodic table and observe the heavy, ladder-like line
which passes between B-Al, Al-Si, Si-Ge, Ge-As, As-Sb, Sb-Te, Te-Po, and Po-
At. What can you say about it?
This line is referred to as the Sanderson line that divides the metals from
the rest of the kinds of elements. The elements to the left are the metals which
largely comprise Groups 1A, 2A, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B
and 12B. These metals show the characteristics previously discussed.

Figure 2. The Location of Metals

Source: web.buddyproject.org/.../web017/images/periodic%20table.JPG, 2020, 2017

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Uses of Metals

You were introduced to some examples of metals. This time, take a look at
some examples of metals and their importance in our daily living. The metal
cadmium is generally used in plating other metals for protection and is widely used
in paint production and nuclear reactors.
Mercury is useful in making thermometers, barometers, and electric
switches. Zinc is used in coating other metals such as iron to prevent corrosion.
It is also utilized for medicine, fiberboard, and automobile parts. Aluminum is the
most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust. It is hard, light, and does not easily rust.
On the other hand, magnesium is the lightest structural metal ever found on Earth.
Together with aluminum, magnesium is highly utilized in the production of
airplanes. Copper and aluminum are widely used as carriers of electric currents
in wires. Iron, cobalt, and nickel are substances known to create magnetic field
and are highly magnetic in nature.
Iron, aluminum, and copper also are suitable for making utensils found in
the kitchen. For stainless steel, the major components are iron, chromium, and
nickel. Jewelry becomes possible because of the precious metals namely silver,
gold, and platinum. Sodium is present in soaps and detergents. Calcium is
needed for making cement, bleaching powders, and plaster of Paris.

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What’s More

Activity 2 Verifying Some Propositions Part 1!

Directions: Below are statements pertaining to metals as classifications of
elements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not. Write your
answers in your Science notebook.
1. Metals comprise as the majority of the elements found in the periodic table.
2. The only metal that is liquid is mercury.
3. Alkali metals are highly reactive to acids and water.
4. Magnesium is the lightest structural metal on Earth.
5. Metals like iron, copper, and aluminum are widely used to make utensils in
the kitchen.
6. Gold is highly reactive and readily combine with other elements to form
various chemical compounds.
7. Metals are found on the rightmost portion of the periodic table.
8. The ability of metals as being lustrous is due to their characteristic as being
malleable.
9. Metals never conduct electricity due to its pattern of their atoms as three-
dimensional.
10. All metals are magnetic by nature and can display properties of magnetism
easily.

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What I Have Learned

Directions: Identify the term/s being referred to in each blank. Write your answer
in your Science notebook.

Elements can either be __________, non-metals, or metalloids. Metals

generally comprise majority of the elements in the periodic table. Metals are
________ since they can easily reflect light well. They can be drawn easily into
wires making them so __________. They are also good _____________ of
electricity. They are found on the ___________ of the periodic table and they are
classified into series of reactivity to acids and water. Metals are of great advantage
since they are widely used in industries such as ________ in kitchens,
__________ of airplanes, and in ________ where precious metals silver, gold, and
platinum are widely used.

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What I Can Do

Activity 3. Metallic Poem!

Directions: Construct a poem that will tell features and characteristics of metals
in your Science notebook. Make it a free verse with two stanzas with four lines.

4 3 2 1

Title of the Presents Presents title Presents title No title

Poem creative title with little only shown
related to the creativity
topic

Follow Poem is Poem is Poem is Poem is

Poetry written written written written with
Directions according to according to according to no directions
directions some a little being
directions connection to followed
directions

Creativity Very creative Creative idea Some idea is No creativity

idea presentation creative in the shown in idea
presentation presentation presentation

Conventions Strong grade Adequate Limited grade Little grade

level grade level is level level
grammar shown grammar is grammar is
shown shown
Is shown

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Assessment

Directions: At this portion, we will check what you have learned throughout the
scope of the module for metals. Answer the questions given below by writing the
letter in your Science notebook.

1. All of the following are properties of metals EXCEPT ______________.

A. ductile
B. lustrous
C. malleable
D. poor conductor of electricity

2. Which of the following is considered as the king of metals?

A. Copper
B. Hafnium
C. Iron
D. Zinc

3. Which of these properties allow metal to conduct electricity well?

A. being solid and shiny
B. able to drawn into wires
C. reactivity to acids and water
D. ability to give off electrons

4. Which set of metals are used in making jewelries in shops?

A. Tin, Lead, and Aluminum
B. Platinum, Gold, and Silver
C. Barium, Strontium, and Nickel

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D. Francium, Zinc, and Manganese

5. Which set of metals are highly magnetic by nature?

A. Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
B. Lead, Indium, and Osmium
C. Calcium, Vanadium, and Lithium
D. Cesium, Potassium, and Rubidium

6. Which element is present in soaps and detergents?

A. Barium B. Gold C. Potassium D. Sodium

7. What make metals shiny and lustrous in general?

A. their ability to reflect light
B. their ability to deflect light
C. their ability to absorb light
D. their ability to produce light

8. Which of these properties allows metals to be carved into thin plates without
breaking?
A. conduction
B. ductility
C. luster
D. malleability

9. All of the following metals are solid in room temperature except

A. Mercury B. Osmium C. Thallium D. Zirconium

10. Which metal is widely used as coatings for other metals as protection?
A. Cadmium B. Calcium C. Californium D. Copernicium

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Additional Activities

Activity 4. The Metallic Poster!

Directions: Create a poster about metals in your Science notebook. The poster
should tell about the significance and applications of metals to humans and in the
society.

Congratulations my dear! You have successfully completed Module

2C. You may now proceed to Module 2D and learn about nonmetals
found on the Periodic Table.

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Assessment What’s More
1. D 1. TRUE
2. C 2. TRUE
3. B 3. TRUE
4. B 4. TRUE
5. A 5. TRUE
6. D 6. FALSE
7. A 7. FALSE
8. D 8. FALSE
9. A 9. FALSE
10. A 10. FALSE
What’s New What’s In What I Know
1. Silicon 1. C
1. Iron
2. Hydrogen 2. D
2. Aluminum
3. Gold 3. A
3. Chromium
4. Silver 4. A
4. Lead
5. Bromine 5. A
5. Nickel 6. B
6. Tin 7. A
7. Platinum 8. A
8. Copper 9. C
10. B
Answer Key
References

Book Resources

Bibliography
Felicerta, Corazon N. Breaking Through Science 7. Quezon: C and E Publishing Inc.,
2013.

Laurente, Jomar Aries. Science for the 21st Century Learner 7. Quezon: University Press
of First Asia, 2015.

Science 7 Learner's Material. Pasig: Department of Education, 2017.

Electronic Resources
www. toywiz.com, October 16, 2018, https://toywiz.com/transformers-furai-
optimus-prime-62-inch-62-model-kit-idw-version/, Accessed June 20, 2020

Michael Blaber, www. mikeblaber.org., November 17, 2015,

https://www.mikeblaber.org/oldwine/chm1045/notes/Atoms/PTable/Atoms04.htm,
Accessed June 20, 2020

www.buddyproject.com, December 17, 2017

web.buddyproject.org/.../web017/images/periodic%20table.JPG, Accessed June
24, 2020

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