Do your chemistry scholars know their esters? Introduce the class to the nomenclature and structural formulas of common esters through thought-provoking games. Individuals or pairs of pupils match the name with the formula before using the results to solve challenging puzzles.

Concepts

chemical nomenclature, structural formulas, organic chemistry, organic molecules, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, deductive reasoning, logical reasoning

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the interactive to promote quick recall of nomenclature when students encounter the structural formulas of esters
• Demonstrate fun, fruity esters by passing out scratch-and-sniff stickers for the class to experience
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have a strong organic chemistry foundation 
• Plan time online for individuals to use the interactive
  

Pros

• The resource provides much-needed support for one of the more difficult organic compounds to name properly
• Puzzles are a creative alternative to flash cards or other traditional memorization methods
  

Cons

• None