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NOTES: Unit 1-Organic Molecules

Understand the significance of organic molecules enriched with carbon, the building blocks of life. Learn about common biological elements and types of organic molecules. Discover the importance of water in cellular functions and unique properties. Dive into the world of organic chemistry today!

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NOTES: Unit 1-Organic Molecules

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  1. NAME 9-24-09 HOUR NOTES: Unit 1-Organic Molecules

  2. (1) What does Organic mean? • Organic Food = Fruits & Vegetables which were grown and processed with less than 5% use of pesticides/chemicals • Organic Molecule = Contains Carbon • This is what we are talking about! • ALL Living Things are made of Carbon-Molecules!

  3. (2) Carbon • Carbon has 4 Valence Electrons • Carbon wants 8 total Valence Electrons • Carbon can share 4 more! • 4 more valence electrons • 4 available bonds • Lots of Bond Openings = Variety of Arrangements & Molecules

  4. (3) Common Biological Elements • Carbon (C) • Hydrogen (H) • Oxygen (O) • Nitrogen (N) • Phosphorus (P) • Sulfur (S) • CHONPS!

  5. (4) Types of Organic Molecules • Organic Molecule = Biomolecule • TYPES: • Carbohydrate • Lipid • Protein • Nucleic Acid

  6. (5) Water • NOT an Organic Molecule…. BUT…. • Cells ~ 70% Water! (Necessary for Life) • Unique Properties: • High Heat Capacity • Polar • Neutral Solution for Nutrients • Reacts to Form or Break Down Molecules

  7. TAKE OUT BIOMOLECULE WKST/TABLE!

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