provide five examples of the product of each of the following:
1. hydrocarbons
2. functional group
3. polymers
4. biochemistry
5. medicinal
6. fuels
1. Examples of hydrocarbons:
a) Methane (CH4)
b) Ethane (C2H6)
c) Propane (C3H8)
d) Butane (C4H10)
e) Pentane (C5H12)
2. Examples of functional groups:
a) Hydroxyl group (-OH)
b) Carbonyl group (C=O)
c) Amino group (-NH2)
d) Carboxyl group (-COOH)
e) Phosphate group (-PO4)
3. Examples of polymers:
a) Polyethylene (commonly used in plastic bags)
b) Polypropylene (used in packaging materials and automotive parts)
c) Polystyrene (used in foam insulation and disposable cups)
d) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC, used in pipes and vinyl flooring)
e) Polyethylene terephthalate (PET, used in bottles and polyester fabrics)
4. Examples of biochemical compounds:
a) Glucose (a simple sugar)
b) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP, the energy currency of cells)
c) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, containing genetic information)
d) Hemoglobin (a protein that transports oxygen in red blood cells)
e) Enzymes (catalytic proteins that facilitate biochemical reactions)
5. Examples of medicinal compounds:
a) Aspirin (used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug)
b) Penicillin (an antibiotic)
c) Paracetamol (acetaminophen, used as a pain reliever and fever reducer)
d) Insulin (a hormone used in diabetes treatment)
e) Statins (used to lower cholesterol levels)
6. Examples of fuels:
a) Gasoline (used as fuel for cars)
b) Diesel (used as fuel for trucks and some cars)
c) Natural gas (used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation)
d) Propane (used as fuel for grills, heaters, and vehicles)
e) Ethanol (used as a biofuel and in gasoline blending)