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Chemistry of Carbon: Building Blocks of Life

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After giving basic details about the properties of Carbon, some of the common functional groups and molecules are featured. There are some details about specific functions and impact on the human body. The diagrams are helpful and could be used in any individual lesson on this topic. This presentation is formatted to be printed and has gap filler activities for the students, it would also be a great review starter.

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hydrocarbons, macromolecules, polymers

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hydrocarbons, macromolecules, polymers, carbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, sulfhydryl groups, science
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Grade
9th - 11th
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Science
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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24
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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