Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Importance of Isomerization Assignment

Use the following site to answer the following questions.  Feel free to look at additional sites if needed to enhance responses. 


Examine all parts of the link carefully to investigate the relationship of isomerization to the outcome of taking thalidomide on children born in the United States.

After reading answer/complete each of the following on a separate sheet of paper and turn in at the end of class.  Each student needs to turn in own work separately using their own words. 

  1. Explain how the chemical/physical properties vary for molecules that exhibit the property of isomerization.

  1. For each of the following types of isomerization complete the organizer located on the screen on a separate sheet. Be sure to include a representation of the molecules to show differences.

  1. Describe the overall impact of the drug thalidomide on the scientific community and general public?

  1. Could using the R form of the isomer have prevented this tragedy? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.


https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B62hXxWELOYPcnh1SFlRY2ljS00

francium and warship

Francium test in ocean

Chemical Reactivity of metals video 2

https://youtu.be/QSZ-3wScePM

Reactivity of metals pattern video 1