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Massachusetts Science Framework Standard/s

Concepts Objective

Associated Mathematics Skills

Prerequisite skills

XIII. Chemistry of Carbon

       A. Carbon

          1. Properties

          2. Bonding

          3. Polymers

       B. Hydrocarbons

          1. Molecular formula

          2. Structural formula

          3. Isomers

       C. Saturated Hydrocarbons

       D. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

       E. Heteroatoms

       F. Organic compounds

          1. Alcohols

          2. Phenols

          3. Ethers

          4. Amides

          5. Aldehydes

          6. Carboxyl acids

          7. Esters

       G. Paints

       H. Synthetic polymers

          1. Addition polymers

          2. Condensation polymers

       I. Fractional distillation

       J. Catalytic cracking

· Discuss the properties of the carbon atom.

· Discuss carbon’s ability to bond with itself

· Differentiate between a saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon

· Write the molecular formula for a hydrocarbon

· Draw the structural formula for a hydrocarbon

· Identify the groups characteristic to various organic compounds

· Describe the use of fractional distillation towers.

· Describe various types of polymers