Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

General
Chemistry 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Components of Consumer
Products

MELC: Compare consumer products on the basis of their

components for use, safety, quality and cost.
(K to 12 BEC CG: STEM_GC11MPIa-b-11)

Prepared by:

KAYE ANNE D. SALITAMOS

Teacher III
Marcos National High School
 General
Chemistry 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Components of Consumer
Products
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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the components of consumer products. The scope of this module permits it
to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module is focused on the Components of Consumer Products.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the consumer products on the basis of their components for use,
safety, quality and cost; and
2. compare the consumer products on the basis of their components for use,
safety, quality and cost.

What I Know

This first part of the module is a pre-assessment activity that allows your
teacher to determine your strengths, weaknesses, knowledge and skills on the
Components of Consumer Products prior to the lesson’s discussion. So, sit back and
read each question comprehensively and decode the jumbled letters given as your
guide in determining the correct answer Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper and submit a copy of it to your subject teacher. Thank you for practicing the
virtue of HONESTY.

1. These are water-soluble cleansing agents used in washing clothes and

other fabrics.

RDTEGEESTN – ______________________

2. This is a sour liquid condiment used for cooking.

ANIREVG – __________________________
3. This contains aluminum compound that clogs the sweat glands to
temporarily stop the secretion of sweat.

TDNEAODRO – ______________________

4. This prevents us from having bad breath and other mouth problems like
tooth decay, plaque, and gum diseases.

OAHOTTTSPE – _____________________

5. This has hydrochloric acid which can cause corrosion, skin and eye
irritation, and can also be fatal when inhaled or ingested.

TLIEOT OWLB RENEALC – __________________________

Lesson Components of Consumer

3 Products

What’s In

Consumer products are items or goods commonly bought for private

consumption. These products help us to accomplish our daily work from cleaning
the house, to washing our body, treating wounds, repairing broken objects, and
many more. However, we may not be familiar with the components of these products.
It is important to know what their components are, how to properly use these
products, and the risks thy may pose on us. It is possible that the products that we
use everyday can also be a risk to our health.

Now, answer the following questions below Write the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper and submit a copy of it to your subject teacher.

1. Name the following consumer products given their main ingredients:

• Surfactants - _________________
• Acetic Acid - ________________
• Aluminum Compounds - __________________
 • Fluoride - __________________
• Hydrochloric Acid - ____________________

2. Differentiate the four (4) types of consumer products, such as convenience,

shopping, specialty and unsought products.
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What is New

When a person smokes, a lot of harmful substances from the tobacco smoke
gets into his body as well as into those who breathed in the smoke. But do you know
the four harmful substances in cigarette smoke which are described in each sentence
below?

a. A very poisonous drug which causes people to become addicted to

smoking. It is even more poisonous than DDT, an insecticide. It can
damage the heart.

b. Small black particles which can deposit in the smoker’s lungs and cause
lung cancer.

c. A very poisonous gas which can lower the oxygen level in the heart. It can
cause damage to the brain and the heart.

d. Chemicals which irritate the lungs and air tubes which causes coughing.
They can also cause cancer.
 What is It

Commonly Used Consumer Products

We use a lot of consumer products every day. Here are some examples.
Detergents. Detergents are water-soluble cleansing agents used in washing
clothes and other fabric. These products contain surfactants, the major component
of cleaning products that lower the surface tension of water. Surfactants also serve
as an emulsifier in removing dirt and oil on the surface of fabrics and even in our
skin. While generally helpful, detergents can also have harmful effects on consumers.
They can cause eye and skin irritations and can be toxic when inhaled or swallowed.
Vinegar. Vinegar is a sour liquid condiment used for cooking. It has acetic
acid that gives it a sour taste. Acetic acid is also used to treat ear infections because
it has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It can also be used to remove dirt and
stains. Although vinegar has many uses, its acetic acid component can also be
harmful. Acetic acid is corrosive. It can damage metals. It can also damage teeth.
Deodorant. Deodorant is used to prevent body odor. The sweet in our body
does not really have a smell. It becomes stinky when bacteria gather on the sweaty
part of the skin. Deodorant contains an aluminum compound that clogs the sweat
glands to temporarily stop the secretion of sweat. On the bad side, the aluminum
compound in deodorants can cause skin irritation and other allergic reactions.
Toothpaste. Toothpaste is a gel or a paste used to clean teeth and make them
stronger. We brush our teeth with toothpaste three times a day. This prevents us
from having bad breath and other mouth problems like tooth decay, plaque, and gum
diseases. Toothpaste has fluoride, a mineral that helps strengthen the teeth and
helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride, however, when swallowed especially in large
amounts, can cause poisoning.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner. A toilet bowl cleaner is a substance used to clean,
disinfect, and deodorize toilets. Most of the time, soap and water are not enough to
clean a dirty bathroom, which is why a more effective and more concentrated solution
is needed for cleaning. The ingredient present in most toilet bowl cleaners is
hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid solution of hydrogen chloride in
water. It is used to remove stains from surfaces like bathroom and kitchen tiles.
However, hydrochloric acid can cause corrosion, skin and eye irritation and can also
be fatal when inhaled or ingested.
Four Types of Consumer Products:

Convenience •Inexpensive items

Goods •Takes little effort to shop for
•with no planning
•Unwilling to shop extensively for it
•Require wide distribution
•Impulse good
 Shopping Goods •Require comparison shopping
•Purchased infrequently
•Consumers are willing to put the time and
effort into shopping
•Fairly expensive
•Available in a large number of select outlets
Specialty Goods •Consumers search extensively for a particular
item
•Unwilling to accept substitutes
•Unique characteristics
•Available only at select retailers
Unsought •Unknown to the consumer
Goods •Known product but not actively sought after
•Insurance, burial plots —require personal
selling and aggressive advertising
•New products—until consumer becomes aware
of them

Was this your answer to the question posted in What is New?

Four Harmful Substances in Cigarette Smoke:

a. A very poisonous drug which causes people to become addicted to

smoking. It is even more poisonous than DDT, an insecticide. It can
damage the heart. (nicotine)

b. Small black particles which can deposit in the smoker’s lungs and
cause lung cancer. (tar)

c. A very poisonous gas which can lower the oxygen level in the heart. It
can cause damage to the brain and the heart. (carbon monoxide gas)

d. Chemicals which irritate the lungs and air tubes which causes
coughing. They can also cause cancer. (irritants)
 What’s More

Read and answer the following questions below and write the correct answer
on a separate sheet of paper and submit a copy of it to your subject teacher.
1. This is found in beer, wine and liquor which are made from the fermentation
of fruits such as grapes and grains.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. One of the harmful substances in cigarette smoke is known to be a very

poisonous drug which causes people to become addicted to smoking. It is even
poisonous than DDT, an insecticide. It can damage the heart. Name this
harmful substance.
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. This refers to the small black particles which can deposit in the smoker’s lungs
and cause lung cancer.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

What I have Learned

Understand the questions below and use your knowledge on the

components of consumer products in answering them. Write the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper and submit a copy of it to your subject
teacher.

1. Was paper made before the mid-1800s acid-free?

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2. Is electricity more accurately thought of as as source of energy or as a

carrier of energy?
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 What I Can Do

This section provides you three questions to be scientifically

comprehended and answered. Write the correct answer on a separate sheet of
paper and submit a copy of it to your subject teacher.

1. Of the three forms of fossil fuels, namely, coal, natural gas and
petroleum, which is most abundant worldwide? Which burns most
cleanly and why? Which is the easiest to transport and why?

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2. What chemical is present in mothballs which can destroy red blood cells
and has been proven to cause cancer in animals but has not yet been
proven to cause cancer in humans?

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3. Explain why antibacterial soaps are harmful and bad for our skin?

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 Assessment

Do what is required in each item below. Write the correct answer on a

separate sheet of paper submit a copy of it to your subject teacher.

1. One of the poisonous gases found in tobacco smoke is ____________.

a. sulfur dioxide c. carbon monoxide
b. carbon dioxide d. hydrogen sulphide
2. Runny nose and watery eyes are the withdrawal symptoms of a/an
____________.
a. alcoholic c. AIDS carrier
b. drug abuser d. smoker
3. Sore throats can be cured by taking ____________.
a. antibiotics c. painkillers
b. vaccines d. opium
4. Inhalant abuse can cause ________.
a. diarrhea c. hallucination
b. profuse sweating d. uncontrollable shaking
5. Write whether the following statements are true or false:
a. Pregnant women who smoke produce underweight babies.
___________
b. Smokers can suffer from withdrawal sickness such as
hallucinations and uncontrollable shaking. ___________
c. Cigarette smoke clots up the blood vessels and causes heart
attacks. __________
d. Passive smoking does not harm the body. ___________
 Additional Activities

To further enrich your knowledge on the components of consumer

products, list the uses of the following products. Write the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper and submit a copy of it to your subject teacher.

1. dishwashing soap –

2. disinfectant spray –

3. talcum powder –

4. borax –

5. baking soda –

6. soy sauce –

7. hydrogen peroxide –

8. petroleum jelly –

9. sunblock –

10. monosodium glutamate -

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