Natsci Week 1
Natsci Week 1
WHAT I KNOW
Pre-test. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
A 1. This is the type of cleaning products which many of the ingredients can be manufactured from
plants.
a. astringent
b. bleaches
c. detergent products
d. dishwashing liquid
A 2. Most of the cleaning materials have active ingredients but different materials, what bleaching
agent contains active ingredient that can remove stains?
a. chlorine
b. magnesium
c. potassium
d. sulfur
D 3. This cleaning product provides the chemical energy to help clean and remove food soil from
different types of cooking and serving items.
a. astringent
b. bleaches
c. detergent products
d. dishwashing liquid
C 4. A cleaning agent that helps to disinfect and sanitize the materials and furniture in our home.
a. astringent
b. bleaches
c. detergent products
d. dishwashing liquid
A 5. To keep us healthy, the main function of this item is to prevent the spread of infectious
diseases and control allergens.
a. cleaning product
b. cooking utensils
c. electrical appliances
d. vehicles
D 6. What kind of household cleaning product that is used for cleaning dishes, plastics, and many
other surfaces?
a. astringent
b. bleaches
c. detergent products
d. dishwashing liquid
D 7. Sodium hydroxide and ___________ are the most commonly used alkali in soap and
detergents.
a. calcium hydroxide
b. carbon hydroxide
c. magnesium hydroxide
d. potassium hydroxide
B 8. A kind of cleaning material that that is used for hand washing of glasses, plate, cutlery, and
cooking utensils in a sink or bowl.
a. astringent
b. dishwashing liquid
c. bleach
d. detergent products
B 9. Mixing chlorine bleach with ammonia or vinegar can release what kind of poisonous gas?
a. carbon
b. chlorine
c. potassium
d. sodium
D 10. This is a reducing bleach that works by changing the double bonds of a chromosphere into
single bonds.
a. increasing bleach
b. non-oxidizing bleach
c. oxidizing bleach
d. reducing bleach
C 11. Cleaning your home is very important. It includes scrubbing, removing of dust, grease, and
_________.
a. clothes
b. furniture
c. food waste
d. shoes
C 12. In using cleaning products, one must remember some precautionary measures. Choose the
best answer.
a. Read the instructions carefully before using the product.
b. Wear appropriate protective equipment when using the product.
c. A and B only
d. B only
D 13. Active ingredient in a cleaning product is the strong mineral acid and chalant. Which of the
following is not a mineral acid?
a. hydrochloric acid
b. nitric acid
c. sulphuric acid
d. carbonic acid
C 14. In order to attain a better and healthy living, one must practice proper hygiene and one of it is
the handwashing. What will you use to perform a good handwashing?
a. detergent
b. dishwashing liquid
c. bacterial soap
d. wax
B 15. In order to prevent any harm in using the cleaning products at home, one must:
a. Buy one product only.
b. Read carefully the product information.
c. Patronize the most popular name of a product.
d. Check the cheapest product available in the market.
WHAT’S IN
Activity 1.1
Chemical reaction occurs when there is enough energy between reactants and creates products.
The reaction can increase or decrease temperature which is one of the reasons that cleaning
household products can burn skin or cause irritation.
1. What are the things you already know about the following concepts?
If your skin is delicate, even a light cleaning can dry it out and aggravate it. When used as
indicated, most household cleaning products and insecticides are rather safe. The toxicity of
a product is determined by the amount of product used (never use more than the amount
listed on the label).
2. In what way will the following concepts be useful in understanding how chemical
household cleaning products works effectively. Give a possible explanation.
a. Energy
Laundry detergent generates chemical energy. This energy is produced by the composition
of the soap or detergent, as well as the way the detergent's ingredients interact with the
stain on our shirt. Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent.
b. Chemical reactions
By safely and effectively removing soils, germs, and other contaminants, they help to keep
us healthy by preventing the spread of infectious diseases and controlling allergens such as
dust and mold.
WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1.2 Fruity Agents
Direction:
Aside from being our food, give the other use of these fruits/vegetables.
Explain why these fruits/vegetables could be useful as cleaning materials or agents.
Fruits/vegetables Use
1. Calamansi Calamansi bleach removes stain and odor, has a high
acidity level, which can assist eliminate a wide range of
stains, from stains on clothing to rust in your bathroom.
2. Lemons Clean and Remove Odors from Microwave, Lemon,
which is high in citric acid and has a low pH and
antibacterial qualities, is one of the greatest natural
cleaners.
3. Papaya It can also act as a stain remover. Grass stains, egg
stains, and other protein-based stains are easily
removed.
4. Tomatoes Tomatoes acidity makes it a good cleaner for copper and
silver. It's also inexpensive and natural.
5. Potatoes Remove rust, Oxalic acid, found in potatoes, aids in the
breakdown of rust.
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 1.3 Product Exploration
Direction:
With your cleaning products available at hand, read the product information on the
packaging. Fill out what is ask on the table below using the product information. During the
activity, observe the products with caution, particularly in smelling and touching as they
may have harmful effects upon contact. Write your answer on a separate sheet.
3. Explain why these are useful not only as ingredients but also as household
cleaning products.
Because these components have natural qualities, they can be used to clean various
household objects in various ways. They also contain natural acids, just like other cleaning
products purchased in supermarkets or marketplaces.
Activity 1.5
1.What are the alternative natural materials can be used in cleaning the following:
a. Food stain on clothes:
The alternative natural material can be used to clean the food chain on clothes are Talcum
powder, Cornstarch and Chalk.
b. Kitchen sink:
The alternative natural material can be used to clean the kitchen sink are baking soda, salt
and hot vinegar.
c. Bad smell/odor inside refrigerator:
The alternative natural material can be used to clean the refrigerator are baking soda,
vinegar, lemon, potatoes and active carbon.
2. Give your opinion why these alternative materials can be used as household
cleaning material.
Cleaning supplies are one of the most common items in any home, and they can also be
one of the most hazardous. Because these alternative materials can keep the object's
purpose and functionality. It is possible to reduce toxic chemicals and waste indoors by
using eco-friendly cleaning alternative natural materials.
2. Alcohol Ethoxylate are being synthesized through the reaction of a fatty alcohol and ethylene
oxide.
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3. Quaternary ammonium are compounds that belong to the family of high-level disinfectants.
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4. Sodium alkyl sulfate are water-soluble sulfates that can form soap bubbles.
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5. Phenols form stronger hydrogen bonds and more soluble in water than alcohols.
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6. Small amine oxides are very hydrophilic and have an excellent water solubility.
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13. Ammonia is a soluble alkali gas which contains one nitrogen and three hydrogens
atoms bonded together.
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14. Ethoxylate surfactants enhance the mixing and solubilization of oil and water.
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15. Ammonia fumes are powerful irritants that can cause harm to your skin, eyes,
nose, lungs and throat.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.6
Direction:
Compose a jingle related to the topic active ingredients of cleaning agents. Write your
output in a separate sheet of paper. (Girl on fire, love story, price tag) tone
When I am washing, washing, washing the dishes, I used the dishwashing, washing, washing to
remove dirt in plates.
I was happy cleaning, cleaning, cleaning because
I had my active cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, ingredients with me.
And oh, ooooh, ohhh, we don’t need to worry at home because we have active ingredients……