Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02
Division of Nueva Vizcaya
SANTA FE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN physical science

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATIONS
Learning Tasks/Competencies of Lessons
Area (Major Topic)

Taught

LOTS
CODE

HOTS

Type of
Test

How the elements found

in the universe were
formed

How the idea of the

atom, along with the idea
of the elements evolved

Multiple
choice
1.

give evidence for and explain the

formation of the light elements in the
Big Bang theory

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-IIIa-1

give evidence for and describe the

formation of heavier elements during star
formation and evolution

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-IIIa-2

2.

3.

write the nuclear fusion reactions that

take place in stars, which lead to the
formation of new elements

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describe how elements heavier than

iron are formed

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4.

describe the ideas of the Ancient

Greeks on the atom
describe the ideas of the Ancient Greeks
onthe elements
6.

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Tota

Item
Placement

5,6,7,8,9

l
5

1,2,3,4

Percentage
Distributio
n

12.86

Tota
l

11,12,13,
14,15,16

Fill-in
the
blanks

Multiple
choice
5.

Item
Placement

Numbe
r of
Items

6
8.57

10, 32,
33,34,35

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describe the contributions of the

alchemists to the science of chemistry
7.

point out the main ideas in the discovery

of the structure of the atom and its
subatomic particles
8.

cite the contributions of J.J. Thomson,

Ernest Rutherford, Henry Moseley, and Niels
Bohr to the understanding of the structure
of the atom
9.

describe the nuclear model of the atom

and the location of its major components
(protons, neutrons, and electrons)
10.

explain how the concept of atomic

number led to the synthesis of new
elements in the laboratory
11.

write the nuclear reactions involved in

the synthesis of new elements
12.

cite the contribution of John Dalton

toward the understanding of the concept of
the chemical elements
13.

explain how Daltons theory contributed

to the discovery of other elements
14.

How the properties of

matter relate to their
chemical structure

determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar given its structure

1.

relate the polarity of a molecule to its

properties
2.

describe the general types of

intermolecular forces
3.

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Completin
g the table

56, 57, 59,

60,
62,63,65,66
68,69

10

58,61,64,67
70

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give the type of intermolecular forces in

the properties of substances
4.

explain the effect of intermolecular forces

on the properties of substances
5.

explain how the uses of the following

materials depend on their properties:
a. medical implants, prosthesis
b. sports equipment
c. electronic devices
d. construction supplies for buildings and
furniture
e. household gadgets
6.

explain how the properties of the above

materials are determined by their structure
7.

explain how the structures of biological

macromolecules such as carbohydrates,
lipids, nucleic acid, and proteins determine
their properties and functions
8.

How chemical changes take

place

use simple collision theory to explain the

effects of concentration, temperature, and
particle size on the rate of reaction
1.

define catalyst and describe how it

affects reaction rate
2.

calculate the amount of substances used

or produced in a chemical reaction
3.

4.

calculate percent yield of a reaction

determine the limiting reactant in a

reaction and calculate the amount of
product formed
5.

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Problem
Solving

39,44,49,54

36,37,38,40
41,42,43,45
46,47,48,50
51,52,53,55

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20

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recognize that energy is released or

absorbed during a chemical reaction
6.

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describe how energy is harnessed from

different sources:
a. fossil fuels
b. biogas
c. geothermal
d. hydrothermal
e. batteries
f. solar cells
g. biomass
7.

How chemistry contributes

to the understanding of
household and personal
care products

give common examples of cleaning

materials for the house and for personal
care
1.

from product labels, identify the active

ingredient(s) of cleaning products used at
home
2.

give the use of the other ingredients in

cleaning agents
3.

give common examples of personal care

products used to enhance the appearance
of the human body
4.

identify the major ingredients of

cosmetics such as body lotion, skin
whitener, deodorants, shaving cream, and
and perfume
5.

explain the precautionary measures

indicated in various cleaning products and
cosmetics
6.

Prepared by:

Checked & Verified:

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Multiple
choice

17,18,19,20
21,22,23,24
25,26,27,28
29,30,31

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Noted/Approved:

RUSTAN C. LACANILAO
JOEL B. GUINSAYAN
FERNANDO E. GAPUZ/MARITES M. VILLAMOR
Teacher I
Subject Group Head/SHS
OIC-Asst. Principal (SHS)/SSP-I

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