- Molecular model building activity: You are given name of compound type and numbers of carbon atoms. You have to write the name of a compound, 3-D sketch of compound and structural formula of a compound. The first one is done for you. Start here. Please submit your assignment in your respective "assignment folder" situated in student page.
- Construct structure of the following hydrocarbons.
Take pictures of the models which you made and share it with your friends in the discussion forum below.
- Methane
- Propane
- Ethene
- Ethyne
- 1 Butene
Material needed:
- Styrofoams: Color few of the styrofoams, so that the color of carbon atoms are different than of hydrogen atoms.
- Toothpicks
For direction please watch the video provided. I used styrofoams and toothpicks.