DO NOW
1-6-15
Directions: Write the question and answer.
1. The consumers at the top of the food pyramid have much
less energy available to support them than those closer
to the bottom. What causes this to occur?
A. Energy at each level decreases as it is used by organisms
at that level.
B. Tertiary consumers eat all the producers in the pyramid.
C. Tertiary consumers eat all the primary consumers in the
pyramid.
D. Energy at each level is hidden by animals that occupy that
level.
2. An abundance of ___________ is important in the
stability of an energy pyramid.
A. producers B. 1st level consumers
C. carnivores D. 2nd level consumers
DO NOW 1-7-15
Directions: Write the question and answer.
1. A compound is organic if the carbon is bonded to at
least one _____.
a. hydrogen
b. phosphorous
c. oxygen
d. sulfur
2. Organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen, and
other elements such as –
A. aluminum and nickel
B. sodium and chlorine
C. nitrogen and sulfur
D. magnesium and calcium
DO NOW 1-8-15
1. Which formula represents an organic compound?
A. NH3
B. H2O
C. C6H12O6
D. AgNO3
2. The compounds carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane
(CH4) both contains carbon atoms, but carbon dioxide
is not an organic compound. Why?
A. organic compounds do not include oxygen elements
B. organic compounds cannot be gases
C. organic compounds are only found in nonliving things
D. organic compounds must have carbon and hydrogen
atoms bonded together
Organic
Compounds
By: Sabin Thomas
EQ
•What elements are
common in our
body?
What is an element and
compound?
• An element is made up of one kind of
atom and is represented by the
symbol for the atom (EXAMPLE: O is
the symbol for the element oxygen)
• A compound is made of two or more
kinds of atoms (EXAMPLE: H2O is the
chemical formula for water)
MISCONCEPTION NOTE!!
• Not all elements have one letter for a symbol.
Some elements have two-letter symbols, but
the second letter will always be lower-case
For ex:
Fe is the symbol for iron
Ca is the symbol for calcium
• When a compound is made, the number of
capital letters will tell you how many elements
make it up.
For ex.
CO2 – has 2 element, carbon and oxygen
NaCl – has 2 elements, sodium and chlorine
CaCO3 – has 3 elements, calcium, carbon, and
What does “organic” mean?
• In the non-science world “organic”
means something made from nature
• In chemistry, “organic” means a
carbon containing compound whose
behavior and characteristics are a
direct result of the flexibility of the
carbon atom
Organic Compound
• Organic compounds are chemical
compounds made of carbon and
hydrogen atoms, and can include
oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, or
sulfur.
• Ex. C6H6 – Benzene
C8H10N4O2 – Cholesterol
C10H12N3O3PS2 - Azinphos-methyl
Think-Pair-Share
• Where are organic compounds
found?
• Organic compounds are found in
living or once living organisms
Why is carbon so basic to life?
• The reason is carbon’s ability to form
stable bonds with many elements,
including itself. This property allows
carbon to form a huge variety of very
large and complex molecules.
DOL 1-6-15
• 1. What is a compound made of ?
• A. one element
B. two or more elements
• C. One compound D. two or more compounds
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Identify which is an element or compound
2. O2
3. Co
4. C8H10N4O2
5. MgO
DOL
1-6-15
1. What is a compound made of ?
A. one element
B. two or more elements
C. One compound D. two or more compounds
2. What makes a compound organic?
A. hydrogen and oxygen
B. oxygen and carbon
C. carbon and hydrogen
D. carbon and silver
3. Where are organic compounds found in nature?
A. In non-living things
B. In metals
C. In living or once living things
D. All of the above
Types of Organic Compounds
The millions of organic compounds can
be grouped into just four major types:
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
ALL OF WHICH ARE FOUND IN LIVING
THINGS!!
Proteins
• Are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur atoms
• Are most abundant organic compounds in
living cells
• Are essential in building and repairing body
cells and tissues
• Some foods including fish, eggs, meat, nuts,
and beans are high in protein
Nucleic Acids
• Are mostly made of carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,
and phosphorous atom
• The two kinds of nucleic
acids are DNA
(deoxyribonucleic acid) and
RNA (ribonucleic acid).
• DNA is the genetic material
that carries information
about an organism.
• RNA is important for making
proteins.
Carbohydrates
• Consists mostly of carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
where the proportion of H
atoms to O atoms is 2:1.
• Are the chief energy sources
in all organisms
• Provides raw fuel for muscles
and organs
• A lot of food that comes from
plants have starches in them.
Your body breaks down the
starches into a sugar that your
cells can use for energy.
Lipids
• They are made of mostly
carbon and hydrogen
atoms
• Includes fats and fat
molecules
• Come from a combination
of glycerol and fatty acids
• Stores energy
• Insulators to protect from
cold
• Fatty acids – come from
nuts, meat, and milk
Elements Found in Organic
Compounds
Use the following acronym to remember
the elements found in organic compounds:
N-CHOPS
Nitrogen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Can you identify the Organic Compounds
from this list?
1. C6H8O6 – Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
2. CO2 – Carbon Dioxide
3. HCl – Hydrochloric Acid
4. C8H10N4O2 – Caffeine
5. C27H46O – Cholesterol
6. H2O2 – Hydrogen peroxide
7. C19H19N7O6 – Folic Acid (Vitamin M)
8. C6H12O6 – Glucose
9. MgO – magnesium oxide
10. O3 – Ozone
11. C13H18O2 – Ibuprofen
12. C20H30O – Retinol (Vitamin A)
The Organic Compounds Are…
1. C6H8O6 – Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
2. CO2 – Carbon Dioxide
3. HCl – Hydrochloric Acid
4. C8H10N4O2 – Caffeine
5. C27H46O – Cholesterol
6. H2O2 – Hydrogen peroxide
7. C19H19N7O6 – Folic Acid (Vitamin M)
8. C6H12O6 – Glucose
9. MgO – magnesium oxide
10. O3 – Ozone
11. C13H18O2 – Ibuprofen
12. C20H30O – Retinol (Vitamin A)
DOL 1-7-14
1. KOH – Potassium Hydroxide
2. NaCl – Sodium Chloride (table salt)
3. C19H28O2 – Testosterone
4. CH4N2O – Urea
5. H20 – Water
6. C12H22O11 – Sucrose (table sugar)
7. CO – carbon monoxide
The Organic Compounds Are…
1. KOH – Potassium Hydroxide
2. NaCl – Sodium Chloride (table salt)
3. C19H28O2 – Testosterone
4. CH4N2O – Urea
5. H20 – Water
6. C12H22O11 – Sucrose (table sugar)
7. CO – carbon monoxide