Common Molecules, Structures and Names

Because I'm studying to be an early childhood education teacher I feel I have a more imaginative mind when it comes to science. I chose these because I felt they looked like something other than ball and stick models.

chloroform (Trichloromethane) CHCL3

Ammonia (azane) NH3

methanol CH3OH

chloroform ball and stick model

ammonia ball and stick model

ball and stick of methyl alcohol

IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry

Common Chemicals that are so much more

We have so many everyday products that are much more complex than we realize

Baking Powder-  NaHCO3; sodium bicarbonate

 

toothpaste-   Sodium Fluoride mixture with triclosan C12H7Cl3FNaO2

salt- NaCl; Sodium Chloride

vinegar-  C2H4O2 acetic acid

over the counter aspirin- C9H8O4; acetylsalicylic acid

soap-  C₁₇H₃₅COONa  sodium stearate 

borax- sodium tetraborate decahydrate Na₂B₄O₇^.10 H₂O

Epsom salt- magnesium sulfate heptahydrate MgSO₄^.7 H₂O

rubbing alcohol-  isopropyl alcohol (CH₃)₂CHOH

cream of Tartar- potassium hydrogen tartrate KHC₄H₄O₆

Tums- calcium carbonateCaCO3

Drano- sodium hydroxide NaOH

Graphite- Carbon C

Glue-  polyvinyl acetate C4H6O2

Alcohol-  C2H60 Ethanol

Baking soda- Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3

Water- Dihydrogen Monoxide H2O

Chocolate- Theobromine C7H8N4O2

Vaseline-  Petroleum C15H15N

Caffeine- 1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione C8H11CIN4O2

3. Look over your molecules and the bonding characteristics, how many bonds does each of the following elements typically have?  Carbon? Hydrogen? Oxygen?

Carbon has about 4 bonds

Hydrogen has 1 bond

Oxygen has two bonds

5. As you explore ingredients, notice how everything around us is made up of chemicals consisting of atoms bound together into molecules.  But what about companies that claim their products are chemical free! How can this be?  Here is an example: 
http://www.naturalhealthcareproducts.com/Cleaning-Products.php
Do a little web searching and propose what chemicals are actually in this product. Keep in mind, that everything at the molecular level is a chemical, whether it be made in nature or in a lab.

Looking at the website from what I can find there are no “harmful” chemicals. What they might mean is that all chemicals in the product are naturally occurring and not artificially created. For example, the laundry detergent on the site contains eucalyptus oil instead of chemicals that create an artificial scent. It allows a person to have peace of mind that toxic chemicals are not present in their products that will harm them over time.

6. Also do a little searching on the web and share on your blog how many chemicals are typically found in things like coffee, milk, beer or whiskey?  Only need to choose one.

Chemicals found in coffee- caffeine, water, ethylphenol, quinic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, dimethyl disulfide, acetylmethylcarbinol, putrescine, trigonelline, niacin, theophylline