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Chemistry 11: Organic Chemistry
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Introduction
Phenomenon--
Molecular models are often used in organic chemistry to help understand the shapes of molecules--and their chemistry. Do molecular models help you? Why/why not?
The images show a model kit from ~1925 from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Look closely at picture #2 and draw and identify as many of the different-colored atoms as you can
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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Introduction/background history of the study of organic chemicals Najam Academy
Inquiry science
Printable activity
On-line activity
Intro to organic chemistry Lumen Learning
LAB experiments under development
Lab #1 Modeling activity
Lab #2 Boiling Point investigation
Lab #3 Heat of combustion WIS
Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Organic Chemistry in aerospace
Applications and examples:
Ethanol was used as a rocket fuel in some of the earliest rockets: Robert Goddard's first-ever liquid fueled rocket and the German V2 and others. See the potential of ethanol as a rocket fuel WIS
EXTENSION material for the curious
More complex organic labs Libretexts
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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Introduction/background history of the study of organic chemicals Najam Academy
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