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Discover the unique properties of carbon in organic chemistry and its ability to form diverse bonds, including with itself, to create versatile macromolecules known as polymers from smaller monomers. Explore the building blocks and structures of CO, CH4, C6H6, and more.
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Intro to Macromolecules Ms. Cohen Biology 2010-2011
What’s so special about Carbon? • Organic chemisty - • Carbon has ___ valence electrons • Can bond with up to ___ other elements. • Can bond with many elements:_________ • Can bond with itself! • Can form single, _______, or triple bonds. • Can form _______ • VERSATILITY!!!
Why don’t you try building a few… CO, carbon monoxide CH4, methane C6H6, Benzene (hint, this is a ring!)
Macromolecules “Giant Molecules” Made from ______ or even __________ Of smaller molecules! Larger molecules are built by _________________ ________________________________________. POLYMERS MONOMERS
Polymerization monomer Small molecules _____________ to form larger molecules polymer
Organic compounds in Living Things ____________ ____________ _____________ ____________