These products are
all composed of
organic compounds
The Carbon
Compounds
WHAT TO EXPECT
What are organic compounds?
What are the important uses of organic compounds?
How are the carbon atoms able to form many organic
compounds?
In what ways are the properties of organic
compounds related to their uses?
Organic compounds are group of
compounds that contain the element
carbon
Organic
compounds
contain carbon
and hydrogen
combined with
other elements
namely oxygen,
nitrogen,
phosphorous,
sulfur, and
halogens
Carbon, a non-metal and belongs to Family
IVA has four valence electrons that are
capable to bind with other elements, forming
a covalent bond. Aside from that, Carbon has
the ability to make many types of
arrangement: single bond, double bond and
triple bond.
These kinds of compounds are produced by plants and
animals.
However, these carbon-containing compounds can also be
produced artificially.
There are also organic compounds that are produced from
petroleum: liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline,
lubricating oil and kerosene.
These compounds have different uses in the community.
Properties of Common Organic Compounds
I. PHASE OF MATTER is the physical
state of the material. This describes the
physical property of matter whether it
is solid, liquid, or gas.
Properties of Common Organic Compounds
II. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s
resistance to flow. If the viscosity is high,
the flow of liquid is slow or the liquid is
thick.
III. Volatility is the measure of the tendency
of substance to evaporate or to turn into
gaseous state.
Properties of Common Organic Compounds
IV. Flammability is the measure of how
easily a material burn.
V. Odor is the smell of the compound.
Every compound has its own specific
odor.
Types of Carbon:
Natural carbon compounds refer to
those that are produced by plants and
animals.
Synthetic carbon compounds are
artificially made and produced in
laboratories.
ANSWER
Why do you think these kinds of organic
compounds are very important?
Why do you think these kinds of organic
compounds are very important?
These common organic compounds are
very important because they have many
uses at home and in the industry.