Carbon-based compounds include simple hydrocarbons, small carbon-containing molecules with functional groups, complex polymers, and biological molecules. Petrochemicals contain hydrocarbons, including propane, butane, and octane. There is a close relationship between the properties and structure of organic molecules. Common pharmaceuticals that are organic compounds include aspirin, vitamins, and insulin. Small molecules link to make large molecules called polymers that have combinations with repetitive subunits. Natural polymers include proteins and nucleic acids. Human-made (synthetic) polymers include polythene, nylon and Kevlar. Essential Knowledge and Skills In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will describe how saturation affects shape and reactivity of carbon compounds. draw Lewis dot structures, identify geometries, and describe polarities of the following molecules: CH4, C2H6, C2H4, C2H2, CH3CH2OH, CH2O, C6H6, CH3COOH. recognize that organic compounds play a role in natural and synthetic pharmaceuticals. recognize that nucleic acids and proteins are important natural polymers. recognize that plastics formed from petrochemicals are organic compounds that consist of long chains of carbons. conduct a lab that exemplifies the versatility and importance of organic compounds (e.g., aspirin, an ester, a polymer).
Carbon-based compounds include simple hydrocarbons, small carbon-containing molecules with functional groups, complex polymers, and biological molecules. Petrochemicals contain hydrocarbons, including propane, butane, and octane. There is a close relationship between the properties and structure of organic molecules. Common pharmaceuticals that are organic compounds include aspirin, vitamins, and insulin. Small molecules link to make large molecules called polymers that have combinations with repetitive subunits. Natural polymers include proteins and nucleic acids. Human-made (synthetic) polymers include polythene, nylon and Kevlar. Essential Knowledge and Skills In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will describe how saturation affects shape and reactivity of carbon compounds. draw Lewis dot structures, identify geometries, and describe polarities of the following molecules: CH4, C2H6, C2H4, C2H2, CH3CH2OH, CH2O, C6H6, CH3COOH. recognize that organic compounds play a role in natural and synthetic pharmaceuticals. recognize that nucleic acids and proteins are important natural polymers. recognize that plastics formed from petrochemicals are organic compounds that consist of long chains of carbons. conduct a lab that exemplifies the versatility and importance of organic compounds (e.g., aspirin, an ester, a polymer).
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