Organic Naming Pogil
Organic Naming Pogil
Organic Naming Pogil
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
C4H10
C4H8 C4H6
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
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
Type of “CFC”
Used as propellant, refrigerant
*Note: molecules marked with the same shapes are those that may look similar but have different
functional groups