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This experiment involves identifying organic and inorganic compounds, drawing Lewis structures of organic molecules, and modeling their 3D structures. Students will (1) classify samples as organic or inorganic, (2) draw Lewis structures of various compounds showing their valence electrons, and (3) make models to determine the geometry around central atoms using VSEPR theory. They will also (3) draw 3 structural isomers for different organic formulas. The goal is to familiarize students with organic molecular structure and isomerism.

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This experiment involves identifying organic and inorganic compounds, drawing Lewis structures of organic molecules, and modeling their 3D structures. Students will (1) classify samples as organic or inorganic, (2) draw Lewis structures of various compounds showing their valence electrons, and (3) make models to determine the geometry around central atoms using VSEPR theory. They will also (3) draw 3 structural isomers for different organic formulas. The goal is to familiarize students with organic molecular structure and isomerism.

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Experiment 1- Organic Molecules

Introduction
In this experiment, we will identify organic and inorganic compounds and use
molecular models to become familiar with the structure of organic molecules. We will
draw Lewis structures for appreciate the 3-dimensional shape of these molecules. You
may find it helpful to review covalent bonding, Lewis structures, and VSEPR theory
before attending lab. In the final exercise you will draw structural isomers of organic
compounds.

Laboratory Activities
A. On your laboratory report, identify each of the compounds in part A as either
organic or inorganic compounds.

B. Draw a Lewis structure for each of the formulas listed in part B. Make sure that
your structure does not violate the octet rule.

C. Make a model of each of the compounds in part C and describe the geometry of
the molecules.

D. Draw 3 structural isomers for each of the formulas in part D.


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Experiment 1
Laboratory Record Name:_______________________

Part A- Identify each of the following as consisting of either organic or inorganic


substances. In the blank next to each substance, write O for organic or I for inorganic.
Strictly speaking, organic substances are carbon containing compounds. However, you
may find it helpful to appreciate that organic compounds are associated with living
organisms. Thus most foods, medicines, plant products, animal products, and petroleum
products are organic. Inorganic compounds are often ionic salts or mineral-like
compounds and are not associated with living organisms.

Aspirin __________
Gasoline __________
Concrete __________
Cholesterol __________
Sugar __________
Vitamin C __________
Salt __________
Styrofoam __________
Paper __________
Garbage bags __________
Clay __________
Alcohol __________
Water __________
Candle wax __________
NutraSweet __________
Insulin __________
Glass __________
Latex __________
Vaseline __________
Soap __________
Gold __________
Nylon __________
Freon-12 (CCl2F2) __________
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Part B- Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following compounds, clearly showing
all non-bonded electron pairs. Use exactly the number of valence electrons provided by
the atoms. Each atom should achieve the noble gas configuration of electrons (satisfy the
“octet rule”) in the best Lewis structure. The proper connectivity of atoms is provided
for many substances.
methane (CH4)

water (H2O)

ethanol (CH3CH2OH)

C C O

ethylene (or ethene- CH2CH2)

C C

acetonitrile (CH3CN)

C C N

acetone (CH3COCH3)
O

C C C

acetic acid (CH3CO2H)


O

C C O H

carbon dioxide (CO2)

O C O
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Part C- Make a model of each of the following molecules and using the model, describe
the geometry around the central atom each of them according to VSEPR theory.

methane

ethylene

acetonitrile (geometry around the middle carbon)

water

carbon dioxide

Part D- Draw a Lewis structure for at least 3 different structural isomers of the
following formulas. Satisfy the octet rule in all structures and make sure the structural
isomer have a different connectivity.

1. C6H14

2. C6H12

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