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What do ants, wine, and rhubarb have in common? They all contain carboxylic acids! Introduce your organic chemistry class to this common class of useful molecules with a brief video. The narrator also discusses uses of carboxylic acids, esterification, and the nomenclature of related organic molecules.
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Instructional Ideas
- The resource makes a quick hook to begin a unit on carboxylic acids and esters
- Prepare samples of the esters discussed in the video and pass them around to allow the class to experience them
Classroom Considerations
- Basic knowledge of hydrocarbon chains and functional groups is helpful for viewing the video
Pros
- The narrator shows an example of Le Chatelier's Principle in a carboxylic acid reaction, helping learners tie prior knowledge from Chemistry I to their current organic studies
- Animated reactions help students follow the functional groups as they move from reactants to products
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