Organic Chemistry: Modeling Hydrocarbons
This Lab-Aid allows students to construct the homologous series of hydrocarbons such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and benzene. It also includes non-bonding valences. Students construct a composite of all linkages, regardless of compatibility, in their determination of molecular properties. Twelve complete sets of molecular model components are provided, one for each group of two students. Additional sets of molecular model components are available as ADD A GROUP item # 131EL.
Details at a Glance
- 1 Day | 1 ~50 minute class period
- 1 Activity
- Accommodates unlimited classes, each with 12 groups of 2 students
- All materials are non-consumable
Scientific Concepts
• Construct homologous series of hydrocarbons
• Understand how certain elements can combine to form organic compounds
• Demonstrate single and double bonding between atoms
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
- All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 1 Teacher’s Guide
- 36 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 12 Packages containing: 6 Carbon plastic tetrahedral centers (black), 12 Hydrogen plastic atoms (white), 19 Covalent plastic bonds