Families of Organic Compounds (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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Primary industrial source of hydrocarbons
Primary industrial source of hydrocarbons
Crude oil (petroleum)
Common use of methane in homes
Common use of methane in homes
Heating and cooking
Main use of petrol and diesel
Main use of petrol and diesel
Fuels for vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.)
3 examples of pain relief medications
3 examples of pain relief medications
Aspirin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen
Process used to produce many antibiotics
Process used to produce many antibiotics
Biosynthesis
Natural source of penicillin
Natural source of penicillin
Penicilium mould
Purpose of pesticides in agriculture
Purpose of pesticides in agriculture
Protect crops and control harmful insects/diseases
Natural pesticide from neem tree seeds
Natural pesticide from neem tree seeds
Neem oil
Manufactured pesticide for mosquito control
Manufactured pesticide for mosquito control
Malathion
Definition of monomers
Definition of monomers
Small organic molecules that act as building blocks
Definition of polymers
Definition of polymers
Long chain molecules formed when monomers join together
First synthetic fibre ever manufactured
First synthetic fibre ever manufactured
Nylon
Starting organic compound for polythene production
Starting organic compound for polythene production
Ethene