C7.1.5 PAG5: Synthesis of Organic Compounds

• What is the synthesis of organic compounds?

  Creating organic molecules chemically
• Reactions in organic synthesis are often multistep.

  True
• The key compounds in organic synthesis are carbon-based molecules
• What is the solubility of aspirin in water?

  Slightly soluble
• Benzoic acid is used as a food preservative and in cosmetics
• The synthesis of organic compounds is essential in the creation of plastics, medicines, and dyes
• Match the type of compound with its description:

  Organic compounds ↔️ Carbon-based molecules

  Inorganic compounds ↔️ Metal oxides or salts
• What conditions are often required for organic synthesis reactions?

  Specific temperatures and catalysts
• Match the organic compound with its uses:

  Aspirin ↔️ Pain relief and anti-inflammatory

  Paracetamol ↔️ Pain relief and fever reduction

  Benzoic acid ↔️ Food preservative and disinfectant

  Methyl orange ↔️ pH indicator and dye
• Paracetamol is soluble in water.


  True
• Match the method with its definition:

  Esterification ↔️ Reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid

  Condensation ↔️ Combining two molecules with loss of a small molecule
• What small molecule is commonly lost during condensation reactions?

  Water
• Steps to ensure safety during organic synthesis:

  1️⃣ Wear appropriate PPE

  2️⃣ Work in a well-ventilated area

  3️⃣ Handle chemicals with care

  4️⃣ Properly dispose of waste

  5️⃣ Be aware of potential hazards

  6️⃣ Follow experimental protocols
• When handling chemicals during organic synthesis, avoid skin contact or inhalation
• What should you avoid when handling chemicals during organic synthesis?

  Skin contact or inhalation
• Why is it important to research the properties and reactivity of compounds before synthesis?

  To mitigate potential risks
• The reactions in the synthesis of organic compounds are often complex and multistep.


  True
• The synthesis of organic compounds in PAG5 demonstrates their diverse applications in medicine and industry.


  True
• Esterification involves a reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester
• Steps for safety precautions during organic synthesis

  1️⃣ Wear appropriate PPE

  2️⃣ Work in a well-ventilated area

  3️⃣ Handle chemicals with care

  4️⃣ Dispose of waste properly

  5️⃣ Be aware of potential hazards

  6️⃣ Follow experimental protocols
• Match the analysis technique with its objective:

  Titration ↔️ Determine concentration of a solution

  Spectroscopy ↔️ Identify and quantify compounds

  Chromatography ↔️ Separate and identify compounds
• What type of compound is methyl orange?

  pH indicator
• In esterification, an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester
• Both esterification and condensation are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.


  True
• What type of protective equipment is essential during organic synthesis?

  Safety goggles, lab coat, gloves
• Researching the reactivity of compounds is crucial for safety during synthesis.


  True
• Proper disposal of chemical waste is essential in organic synthesis.


  True
• The synthesis of organic compounds involves creating organic molecules from simpler compounds through chemical reactions
• What type of compounds are primarily involved in the synthesis of inorganic compounds?

  Metal oxides, salts, etc.
• What are two common methods used in the synthesis of organic compounds?

  Esterification and condensation
• What small molecule is lost during a condensation reaction?

  Water
• What are key parameters measured during data collection in organic synthesis?

  Mass, volume, temperature, pH
• The conservation of mass principle states that matter is created during a chemical reaction.

  False
• What is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to start called?

  Activation energy
• An exothermic reaction releases energy