chemical compounds
Molecules with formulas
Chemical compounds are substances formed when two or more chemical elements bond together in fixed proportions.
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen; table salt combines sodium and chlorine.
Compounds differ from mixtures in that their components are chemically united and can only be separated by chemical reactions, not physical means.
The lab synthesized several new organic compounds.
NaCl compound
- sulfuric acidCorrosive H₂SO₄ compound
- nitric acidCorrosive HNO₃ compound
- hydrochloric acidCorrosive hydrogen chloride solution
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
carbon dioxide · sodium bicarbonate · calcium carbonate · potassium nitrate · iron oxide · copper sulfate · silver nitrate · sodium hydroxide
Large repeated-unit molecule
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
polyester · PVC · acrylic · silicone · Teflon · Kevlar · neoprene · epoxy
Simplest alkane fuel
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
formaldehyde · chloroform · glycerol · urea · citric acid · acetic acid · lactic acid · amino acid
Bacteria-killing medication
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
morphine · acetaminophen · cortisone · epinephrine · dopamine · serotonin · melatonin · estrogen
sodium chloride
NaCl compound
- sulfuric acidCorrosive H₂SO₄ compound
- nitric acidCorrosive HNO₃ compound
- hydrochloric acidCorrosive hydrogen chloride solution
ammonia · carbon dioxide · sodium bicarbonate · calcium carbonate · potassium nitrate · iron oxide · copper sulfate · silver nitrate · sodium hydroxide · phosphoric acid
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
polypropylene · polyester · PVC · acrylic · silicone · Teflon · Kevlar · neoprene · epoxy · resin
methane
Simplest alkane fuel
benzene · formaldehyde · chloroform · glycerol · urea · citric acid · acetic acid · lactic acid · amino acid · fatty acid
antibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
penicillin · morphine · acetaminophen · cortisone · epinephrine · dopamine · serotonin · melatonin · estrogen · testosterone
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