Building models of organic compounds

OL Lab 9: Building models of organic compounds

Also read: ET polyurethane-degrading microbe (ETPUM)

Learning Objectives:

• Build virtual models to learn about the structure of organic compounds
• Draw extended structural formulas of organic compounds

Compounds that are based on the carbon atom are known as organic compounds. These compounds commonly contain, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in addition to carbon. Carbon forms a variety of covalent compounds with varied properties. Carbon containing compounds are formed by sharing electrons, covalent bonds, between atoms. Most biomolecules, as well as most drugs, are classified as organic compounds. In this laboratory exercise, you will build models of organic compounds virtually and draw the extended structural formula of organic compounds.

Online Modeling Resource: http://molview.org/

Note: Be sure to build each of the compounds as instructed using the online modeling resource kit. This hands-on experience is an important part of this lab. You will need to copy the models you build in the virtual modeling resource and paste the images into this document. Please take the time to explore the structures of these organic compounds.

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.

Exploration 2:

Identification of Functional Groups

Part 2 A: 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 2 B: Identification of functional groups: 

Structure and Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

Complete the table below by identifying the functional groups and names of the condensed structural formulas below.

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.

Propanol

Virtual Model with Extended Structural Formula:

Ethanoic Acid

Virtual Model with Extended Structural Formula:

Combine the propanol and the ethanoic acid from the last two exercises to make propyl ethanoate

Virtual Model with Extended Structural Formula:

Naming Organic Compounds

Building models of organic compounds questions:

1. Write the names of a biomolecule(also known as macromolecules) that contain each of the functional groups below.
2. Amine
3. Aldehyde
4. Carboxylic Acid
5. Alcohol
6. 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.
7. For each of the following, give the functional group and application
8. Formaldehyde
9. Ethanol
10. Acetone
11. 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).

Building models of organic compounds Grading Rubric:

10

Last Updated on September 13, 2020