Download organic molecules webquest

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Go to Teacher website  Chapter 7,8,9 Folder  Click Webquest – Organic Molecules
ORGANIC MOLECULES WEBQUEST
DIRECTIONS: Go to the following website on CARBOHYDRATES and answer these
questions: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_carbos.html
1. Carbohydrates have many carbon atoms bonded to _____________________ groups.
2. A carbohydrate is called an _______________ compound, because it is made up of a long chain of
_______________________ .
3. a) What is the chemical formula for Glucose? _________________
b) Is glucose an ionic or covalent compound? _________________
DIRECTIONS: Go to the following website on CARBOHYDRATES and answer these
questions: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objid=AP13104 (*copy and paste this link into Puffin)
*Click next under the Table image.
1. Carbohydrates have the formula of CHO in a ___________________ ratio.
2. a) Draw the structure for Glucose (middle structure – hexagon shaped)
b) How many hydroxide groups do you see in this structure? _______
3. Deoxribose, a 5-carbon sugar, is found in __________ .
DIRECTIONS: Go to the following website on PROTEINS and answer these questions:
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_aminoacid.html
1. Amino acids are used in every cell of your body to build ___________________ .
Click on the right 20 Amino Acids .
2. Draw the amino acid Alanine below. Choose another amino acid to draw below (name the amino acid).
WebQuest: Chemicals at Home
Part I
1.
Choose three categories from the list below. Using internet or with a partner choose
one brand name product for each of these three categories. You will compare the
chemical compounds that make up these products. Choose two active ingredients and
find the chemical formula for these ingredients.
Categories
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Pain relievers
Hand/Body lotions
Antacids
Hair care products
Cough drops
Cold symptom relievers
Allergy medicines
Laundry soaps
Antiperspirants
Pesticides/Insecticides
Herbicides
Fertilizers
Part II
Category
Brand
Name
Product
Active Ingredients
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Chemical Formula for
Active Ingredient
Ionic or
Covalent
Compound?
Hormones in the Body
Part I
1.
Choose three hormones from the list below. Find the chemical structure for each
hormone and draw the structure (use images.google.com). Describe the function of the
hormone.
Hormones
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Hormone
Serotonin
Cortisol
Throxine
Aldosterone
Growth hormone releasing hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Chemical Structure
Hormone Function