Organic Naming Pogil

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Honors Chemistry Name _________________________________

I.S.: Organic Compounds Naming Date _______________________Block______

Model 1: Examples of organic molecules:


Glucose

Aspirin
Propane

1. Based on what you see in common between these molecules, which element do you think is
always found in an organic molecule? ______________________

2. A hydrocarbon is the simplest type of organic molecule. Based on the name, which 2 elements do
you think are found in a hydrocarbon? ________________________________
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Model 2: The 3 Types of Hydrocarbons
Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes

C3H8 C3H6 C3H4

C8H18 C8H16 C8H14

C4H10

C4H8 C4H6

Use the model above to answer the following questions


1. What types of bonds (single, double, triple) are found between carbon atoms in…
a. Alkanes: _____________________________________________________________
b. Alkenes: _____________________________________________________________
c. Alkynes: _____________________________________________________________
2. Which type of hydrocarbon contains the most hydrogen atoms per carbon atom (hint: compare all
the 3 carbon molecules in the first row)?
Honors Chemistry Name _________________________________
I.S.: Organic Compounds Naming Date _______________________Block______

3. Alkanes are considered to be saturated hydrocarbons while alkenes and alkynes are considered to
be unsaturated hydrocarbons. Using the model as well as your answer to number 2, list 2
characteristics of saturated hydrocarbons and 2 for unsaturated hydrocarbons
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons Saturated Hydrocarbons

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Model 3: Hydrocarbons and their Names
Ethane Ethene Ethyne C2H2
C2H6 C2H4

Examine the 3 molecules and their names above.


1. What do they have in common?

2. What is different?

3. What do you think the “Eth” part of the molecular name tells you?

4. What do you think the “ane” part of the molecular name tells you?

5. What do you think the “ene” part of the molecular name tells you?

6. What do you think the “yne” part of the molecular name tells you?

*Go back and name the molecules on the first page in the table
Honors Chemistry Name _________________________________
I.S.: Organic Compounds Naming Date _______________________Block______

Functional Groups= an atom or group of atoms that replace hydrogen within a hydrocarbon and give
the organic compound unique characteristics/properties

Use the following table when you have more than just a simple alkane, alkene, or alkyne!

(Carboxylic Acid)
Honors Chemistry Name _________________________________
I.S.: Organic Compounds Naming Date _______________________Block______

Directions: Using Table R, circle and name the functional group present in the following organic
molecules

Structural Formula Functional Group Present Uses (just FYI)


Main active ingredient in vinegar
Carboxylic acid

Main active ingredient in rubbing


alcohol

Type of “CFC”
Used as propellant, refrigerant

Used to preserve tissues

Main active ingredient in nail polish


remover

Can be used as part of starting fluid


for gas and diesel engines

Found in many types of fruit, has


characteristic flavors and sweet smell
of banana or apple. Also used as a
synthetic fruit flavoring in foods
Used in plastics

Compound that is naturally produced


when animal tissues decompose
(after death)

*Note: molecules marked with the same shapes are those that may look similar but have different
functional groups

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