TOPIC Hydrocarbons: Alkanes

GRADE LEVEL Grade 9

TIME ALLOTMENT 1 Hour
TEACHERS Mr. Hamilton C. Remigio,
Mr. Jethromel M. Meneses, and Mr. Arnel S. Bandiola
CONTENT
The Variety of Carbon Compounds
Organic Compounds
CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an understanding of the type of bonds that carbon forms
that result in the diversity of carbon compounds.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
The learners should be able to recognize the general classes and uses of organic
compounds.
CODE
S9MT-IIh-18
LEARNING MATERIALS
Chemistry III Textbook. Mapa, Amelia P., Ph.D., et al. 2001. pp. 356-367.
Science and Technology III. NISMED. 1997. pp. 331-340.
Science and Technology III: Chemistry.
OBJECTIVES
With the use of locally-available materials in the community, the Grade 9 students
should be able to:
1. describe the physical and chemical properties of alkanes;
2. give common examples of alkanes and mention their uses;
3. perform combustion reaction of alkanes;
4. observe teamwork and cooperation in doing the activities;
5. identify job careers related to the production of alkane-based products; and
6. propose solutions to air pollution issues caused by the use of fossil fuels
(alkanes).

1. ELICIT- 3 mins. [English] MATERIALS

Have the students recall the three types of chemical bonds.
Ask them to briefly explain each.

Emphasize that covalent bonding is exhibited by

hydrocarbons, one of the general classes of organic
compounds. Through the Socratic method and using
common objects in the environment let the students realize
that hydrocarbons are found everywhere. This will serve as
a spring board in asking the trivial questions later on.

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2. ENGAGE- 5 mins. [English, Social Studies, Math]
Projector
Show a picture of fractional distillation to the class and let Laptop
the students identify it. Picture of fractional
distillation
Then ask the following questions:
1. What industry makes use of fractional distillation?
2. What common products are obtained in the fractional
distillation?
Students are expected to give fuel products. Ask these
follow up questions:
3. What do vehicles use for them to run?
4. Do you know where the gasoline stations in Laoag
City are located?
5. What are these gasoline stations?
6. Which gasoline station offers the cheapest price for
one Liter of their variety of products?
3. EXPLORE- 20 mins. [English, Math, TLE] MATERIALS
Divide the students into groups of five. Each group has its Projector
own leader, secretary, time-keeper, presenter, and material Laptop
manager. The students will bring-out the materials that were Worksheet
assigned to bring. Likewise, provide the needed laboratory Gasoline
apparatuses. Discuss the objectives and procedure of the kerosene
activities. Further, review safety procedures in the conduct of Paraffin wax (candle)
the experiment. Lubricating grease
Graduated cylinder
Let the students perform the activity and answer the guide Beakers
questions. Do maximum supervision while the students Matchstick
perform the group activity. Watch glass

Activity: Investigating Physical and Chemical Properties

of Alkanes
1. Describe the color, odor, and texture of the following
materials: gasoline, kerosene, paraffin wax (candle),
and lubricating grease.
2. Dissolve a sample amount of the materials mentioned
in number 1 in water and describe what happens.
3. Using a matchstick, carefully burn a sample amount
of the materials mentioned in number 1 and describe
what happens.
4. EXPLAIN- 10 mins. [English, Math]
After the activity, the students present their answers to the Worksheet
guide questions. A representative in each group will present
and discuss the observations and answers to the guide
questions based on the experiments conducted.

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5. ELABORATE-10 mins. [ICT, Engineering, Social
Studies, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Environmental
Science]
Strengthen the concepts gained by the students in the Projector
activities through lecture-discussion and video-clip Laptop
presentation containing fractional distillation and the other Marker
uses of alkanes. Correct misconceptions, as the need White board
arises.

Further, discuss the possible careers related to the

extraction and purification of fuels like chemical, petrol,
mechanical, and industrial engineering.

Address the last three questions in the Elicit part by asking

students the effects of putting up gasoline stations in
populated areas. Ask other concerns on the use of fossil
fuels.
6. EVALUATE-10 mins. [Math, English] MATERIALS
Administer a short paper-pencil test. Paper
TRUE OR FALSE. Analyze the following statements. Write Ballpen
TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise write FALSE. Test Question
Erasures are NOT allowed.
1. Alkanes are soluble in water.
2. Alkanes have low boiling points.
3. Pentane and butane are mainly used as fuel in the form of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
4. When alkanes undergo combustion with insufficient
amount of oxygen, carbon monoxide is produced as one of
the products.
5. Alkanes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Select the correct answer. Write the
letter only.
6. What is the chemical formula of nonane?
a. C9H16 b. C9H17 c. C9H18 d. C9H20
7. What do you call the process of separating the
components of a mixture like crude oil which have different
boiling points by means of vaporization?
a. Simple Distillation c.Fractional
Distillation b. Cracking d. Dewaxing
8. Cetane, C16H34 is one of the products of fractional
distillation of crude oil, commonly found in _____.
a. gasoline c. diesel oil
b. kerosene d. antiknock agent
9. The 'clean' or complete combustion of methane (natural
gas) produces _____.
a. carbon monoxide and water
b. carbon and water
c. carbon dioxide and water
d. carbon dioxide and hydrogen

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10. The following are characteristics of alkanes EXCEPT
_____.
a. soluble in water c. insulator
b. low melting point d. involves covalent
bonding
7. EXTEND-2 mins. [MAPEH, TLE, English, Filipino, ICT,
Social Studies]
Students (in group) will be given the freedom to choose from Laptop
one of the following activities as an output: Video Recorder /
1. Poster-slogan Cellphone
2. Poem writing Crayons
3. Music video Illustration Board
4. Infomercial Paper
5. Dubsmash Ballpen
6. Essay Pencil
Marker
The unified theme for the various activities is Alkanes:
Revolutionizing Life. Each output shall be evaluated based
on the following criteria:
Creativity 10 points
Content 10 points
Clarity of Message 10 points
Total 30 points

Students are given time to plan and prepare for their chosen
group activity. Presentation shall be made on an agreed
time.

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