🧪 Part 1: Common Organic Compounds

Instructions: Complete the factsheet below for each organic compound. Use the word bank to help you.

Word Bank: fuel, antiseptic, cooking, cleaning, solvent, preservative, plastics, pain relief

Main use: _________________ (heating homes and cooking)

Brief explanation: This is the main compound in natural gas that burns to release energy.

Main uses: _________________ and _________________ (alcoholic drinks and hand sanitiser)

Brief explanation: This alcohol can kill germs and is found in wines and beers.

Main use: _________________ (vinegar for food)

Brief explanation: This weak acid gives vinegar its sour taste and helps preserve food.

Main use: Making _________________ (polymer materials)

Brief explanation: This gas is used to make polyethene plastic for bags and bottles.

Main use: Energy source for _________________ (living organisms)

Brief explanation: This sugar provides energy for our cells through respiration.

Main use: _________________ (medicine)

Brief explanation: This compound reduces pain and inflammation in the body.

✅ Success Criteria & Quick Check

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