QUESTIONS
Exploration 1: Building models of Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons are a diverse group of organic compounds containing carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons can be linear, branched, or cyclic. Additionally, hydrocarbons can be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic.
Using the virtual resource build the extended structural formulas of the following compounds. Copy and paste the images into the space below. Additionally, type in the condensed structural formula.
Propane
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Butane
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Isobutane
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Isopentane
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Ethylene
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Ethyne
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Cyclohexene
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Benzene
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Propyne
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Ethane
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Exploration 2: Identification of Functional Groups
Part 2A: Building functional groups
Functional groups alter the properties of hydrocarbons.
Using the virtual resource build the extended structural formulas of the following compounds. Copy and paste the images into the space below.
Alcohol
Ether
Ketone
Carboxylic acid
Aldehyde
Ester
Amine
Part 2B: Identification of functional groups:
Complete the table below by identifying the functional groups and names of the condensed structural formulas below.
Condensed Structural Formula | Name of Functional Group | Name of Organic Molecule |
CH3CH2COCH3 | ||
CH3CH2CHO | ||
CH3OH | ||
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2 | ||
CH3CH2CH2COOH |
Exploration 3: Building hydrocarbons containing functional groups
Using the virtual resource build the extended structural formulas of the following compounds. Copy and paste the images into the space below.
Diflouromethane
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Trichloromethane
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Tetrachloromethane
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Propanol
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Ethanoic Acid
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Combine the propanol and the ethanoic acid from the last two exercises to make propyl ethanoate
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Phenol
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Dimethyl ether
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Propanal
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Hexanoic acid
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Ethylamine
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Questions:
- Write the names of a biomolecule (also known as macromolecules) that contain each of the functional groups below.
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- Amine
- Aldehyde
- Carboxylic Acid
- Alcohol
- Find an example of an ester used as a fragrance or flavoring and give the name, condensed structural formula, and flavor of your chosen ester.
- For each of the following, give the functional group and application
- Formaldehyde
- Ethanol
- Acetone
- Phenol
Reflection: Consider what you learned from this simulation. Reflect on three to four key concepts that you learned in this lab exercise. How could the lessons learned in this virtual lab relate to a real world situation in the community/world or your future career? Be specific in your answer (this should require 5-10 sentences).
ANSWER
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- Write the names of a biomolecule (also known as macromolecules) that contain each of the functional groups below.
- Amine – Amino acids
- Aldehyde – Carbohydrate
- Carboxylic Acid – Amino acids
- Alcohol – Nucleic acid
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