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Do your chemistry scholars know their esters? Introduce the class to the nomenclature and structural formulas of common esters through thought-provoking games. Individuals or pairs of pupils match the name with the formula before using the results to solve challenging puzzles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the interactive to promote quick recall of nomenclature when students encounter the structural formulas of esters
- Demonstrate fun, fruity esters by passing out scratch-and-sniff stickers for the class to experience
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have a strong organic chemistry foundation
- Plan time online for individuals to use the interactive
Pros
- The resource provides much-needed support for one of the more difficult organic compounds to name properly
- Puzzles are a creative alternative to flash cards or other traditional memorization methods
Cons
- None