Organic Compounds
Carbon compounds
Made by living organisms
A few carbon compounds are considered inorganic: carbon oxides, carbides, carbonates
Organic
• Hydrogen
• Atoms near Carbon: nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, halogens
• Other carbon atoms – form chains, branches, rings, cage-like forms
• Millions of different carbon-based compounds have been identified
FYI Cracking
• Break large chains of hydrocarbons
• Process: absence of oxygen
needs a catalyst
• Gasoline
• Plastic products
films
synthetic fabrics
Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well.
In Michigan, fracking is done with CO2 fromcoal plants.They pump the CO2 into the ground insteadof into the air. Less air pollution and it replacesthe water, sand and chemicals.Put new coal processing plants directly on top of oil so they do not have to worry about delivery issues.
Isomers
Two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but different molecular structures.
How many ways can you arrange C4H10?
Practice: Draw and Name
Start with Butane
1. Bromine on #3
2. Bromine on #2 and Chlorine #3
3. 2 bromines on #4