PERFORMANCE TASK

Quarter 2 Week 4

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GRADE LEVEL and SECTION: Grade 12
STRAND: STEM ____/50
SUBJECT: Gen. Chemistry 1 (+ 5)

Geometry and Polarity of Simple Compounds/Molecules

 LC 7
DESCRIBE THE GEOMETRY OF SIMPLE COMPOUNDS.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
 LC 8
DETERMINE THE POLARITY OF SIMPLE MOLECULES

Perform this activity by pair. Be guided with the following directions and rubrics. Kindly
submit your printed output to your teacher on or before October 25, 2024. (Additional 5
points will be given to an output with proper documentation pictures of pair
collaboration while doing this performance task).
Directions

1. Access the PhET Simulation:

o Open the PhET "Molecule Shapes" simulation: Molecule Shapes Simulation
2. Set Up the Simulation:
o Click on "Real Molecules" to see how atoms form molecules.
o Experiment with the different atoms and bonds. Create at least 3 different
molecules using the simulation. Take note of the atom combinations you are
using.
3. Task 1: Exploring Bonding and Lone Pairs
o Choose one central atom.
o Add single bonds around it, and observe how the molecule's shape changes.
o Now, add lone pairs around the central atom and notice how the shape adjusts.

Questions:

o What happens to the molecule’s shape when you add more bonds?
o How does adding lone pairs affect the shape?
Take screenshots of each stage and label them with the type of shape observed
(e.g., linear, bent, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, etc.)
4. Task 2: Identifying Real-World Molecules
o Switch to the "Real Molecules" tab.
o Select three real molecules (e.g., H₂O, CO₂, NH₃) and analyze their molecular
shapes.

Questions:

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 o What is the molecular geometry of each molecule?
o How do the lone pairs impact the geometry in each case?
5. Task 3: Application of VSEPR Theory
o Based on your observations in the simulation, use the VSEPR theory (Valence
Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) to predict the shapes of the following molecules:
 CH₄ (Methane)
 H₂O (Water)
 BF₃ (Boron Trifluoride)
 NH₃ (Ammonia)

Challenge:

Compare your predictions with the results from the simulation. Were they
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accurate? If not, explain why.
6. Task 4: Reflection
o Reflect on how the PhET simulation helped you visualize molecular geometry.
Write a brief paragraph on how this tool can enhance understanding of abstract
chemistry concepts.

Deliverables:

 A table summarizing the molecules you explored, their number of bonds, lone pairs, and
molecular geometry.
 Screenshots of each shape with labels.
 A short reflection on your learning experience.

Rubric: Exploring Molecular Geometry with PhET Simulation (50 Points)

Needs
Proficient (8 Satisfactory (6
Criteria Excellent (10 Points) Improvement (4 Points
Points) Points)
Points)
Thorough exploration
of multiple Good exploration of Explores a few
bonding/lone pair bonding/lone pair bonding/lone pair Minimal exploration
Task 1:
combinations. combinations. combinations. Some with incomplete or
Exploration of
Detailed, clear Observations are observations lack unclear /10
Bonding and
observations with mostly clear with clarity or observations and
Lone Pairs
correctly labeled labeled screenshots are screenshots.
screenshots for each screenshots. missing labels.
shape.
Accurately identifies Identifies molecular Identifies molecular
Fails to correctly
Task 2: molecular geometries geometries for 3 geometries but
identify molecular
Identification for 3 real-world real-world explanations are
geometries or /10
of Real-World molecules with molecules with lacking detail or one
explanations are
Molecules detailed explanations mostly accurate molecule is
incomplete.
of lone pair effects. explanations. misinterpreted.
All predictions for Most predictions
Most predictions Some predictions
molecular shapes are are inaccurate, and
are accurate, and are accurate, but
accurate and well- there’s a weak
Task 3: the use of VSEPR there are gaps in
supported by the application of
Application of theory is mostly applying VSEPR /10
VSEPR theory. VSEPR theory.
VSEPR Theory correct. Some theory. Limited
Thorough comparison Little to no
comparison with comparison with
with the simulation comparison with
simulation results. simulation results.
results. simulation results.
Task4: Reflection is insightful Reflection shows Reflection is brief Reflection lacks /10

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 Needs
Proficient (8 Satisfactory (6
Criteria Excellent (10 Points) Improvement (4 Points
Points) Points)
Points)
and provides a deep
understanding of how good understanding depth and does not
but shows some
the simulation of the simulation's clearly connect to
understanding of
enhanced role in learning. the learning
Reflection how the simulation
comprehension. Makes relevant outcomes or
contributed to
Shows clear connections to the understanding of
learning.
connections to learning learning outcomes. the task.
outcomes.
Task is thoroughly Task is mostly
completed, well- complete, well- Task is partially
Task is incomplete
Overall organized, and all organized, and complete with some
with several missing
Presentation & deliverables are includes required missing deliverables /10
deliverables and
Completion provided, including deliverables with or lack of
lacks organization.
labeled screenshots, minor errors in organization.
table, and reflection. formatting or clarity.

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