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A Manipulative Paper Tool for Teaching Organic Nomenclature: Part 3- Common Names of Major Classes of Organic Compounds

Melanie Harvey | Tue, 06/15/2021 - 18:25

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This is the third in a series of classroom activities using paper tools to teach organic nomenclature. This post covers the two common naming systems used for carboxylic acids and derivatives, and second for alcohols, thiols, ethers, amines, and ketones.

A Manipulative Paper Tool for Teaching Simple Organic Nomenclature: Part 1 Hydrocarbons

Melanie Harvey | Mon, 04/05/2021 - 18:05

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Organic nomenclature is usually taught as an introduction to organic chemistry. To help introduce students to organic nomenclature in a way that clearly summarizes the patterns that exist, a paper tool for naming hydrocarbons was developed.

Determination of Citric Acid in Candies

Andrea Amato | Thu, 05/03/2018 - 22:12

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Looking to change up your titration lab? Citric acid is very common in candy and other foods. Students will be engaged in using titration to find the amount of the acid in Mentos Now or other candy. Student and teacher documents are provided to help you use the activity with your own students.