Phet Simulator: Build Molecular Models of Organic Compounds

Name: __________________________
Date: ____________ Period: ______

1) Go to the following: http://biomodel.uah.es/en/DIY/JSME_old/draw.en.htm and get the 3D structure by typing the

names of organic molecules.

2) Think back from your previous lesson: Describe the unique properties of carbon which enable it to form various
organic compounds.

3) State the definition of hydrocarbon.

4)
Task 1: Fill in the table below.

Name of molecules of Chemical formula Structural formula Sketch

hydrocarbon (3D or Ball & Stick)

Methane

Ethane

Propane

Butane

Pentane

Ethene
Propene

Butyne

Ethyne
Name of molecules of Chemical formula Structural formula Sketch
Non-hydrocarbon (3D or Ball & Stick)

Methanol

Ethanoic acid

Propanol

Butanol

Pentanoic acid

Ethanol

Ethyl propanoate

Methyl ethanoate