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Marvelous Molecules Internet Activity

Directions:

• Go to: http://www.nyhallsci.org/marvelousmolecules/index.html
• Click on All About Molecules
• Answer the following questions. You do not have to answer in complete sentences.

Part 1. What is a Molecule?

1.      What is a molecule?

2.      What are molecules made of?

3.      About how many of the 100 types of the known atoms (elements) make up the molecules of living things?

4.      Are there more molecules in your body or more stars in the universe?

5.      What’s so special about the molecules in your body?

6.      What do the interactions between molecules let us do?

Part 2.  Show Me the Molecules

1.      What is the chemical formula for Tylenol?

2.      How did chemists learn to make aspirin?

3.      How much sweeter is NutraSweet than sucrose (table sugar)?

4.      What per cent of the air is carbon dioxide?

5.      Why is carbon dioxide essential for life?

6.      What is the name of the chemical (C₁₀ H₁₄N₂) that is addictive and poisonous?

7.      What Chemical whose formula is C₁₀H₁₂ON₂? It is used by our brain cells to pass information to each other. It regulates our moods and sleep patterns.

8.      What chemical (C₃H₉N) can make some things like rotten fish and dogs stink?

Part 3.  Marvelous Activities

Go back to the homepage and click on Marvelous Activities. Go to the section: How Many Molecules are You?   Compare your fat, carbohydrate, protein, and water components with one of the following: bacteria, a cockroach, an elephant, and broccoli!

Your molecular make up:                                          Your choice: ________________

Carbohydrates: ______________                                     ______________

Fats:                   ______________                                     ______________

Proteins:             ______________                                     ______________

Water:                ______________                                      _______________