Secondary

To identify the class of alcohol

1-pentanol

Orange solution turn to green

arrange the chemical reagent in orderly

Research: Use the internet to find about 1 of the following.

Write 100–150 words summarizing your research or create a simple infographic. ( CHOOSE ONE)

1. Alcohols in Daily Life

• Examples:

  • Find three common products in daily life that contain alcohols (e.g., ethanol in hand sanitizers or methanol in fuels).

  • Identify the type of alcohol present in these products and explain its purpose.

    
    

2. Beneficial Reactions of Alcohols

• Examples:

  • Research one industrial process or reaction involving alcohols that benefits society (e.g., ethanol as a biofuel, glycerol in cosmetics).

  • Explain how the reaction works and why it is significant in daily life.

    
    

3. Sustainability and Green Chemistry

• Examples:

  • Investigate how alcohols are used in sustainable or eco-friendly products.

  • Identify one green chemistry innovation involving alcohols (e.g., renewable ethanol production from biomass).

    
    

4. Medicinal and Health Applications

• Examples:

  • Explore the role of alcohols in medicines (e.g., isopropanol as an antiseptic, ethanol in tinctures).

  • Research the pros and cons of using alcohols in these contexts.

    
    

5. Functional Group Transformations

• Examples:

  • Find a real-world application of alcohol oxidation or reduction reactions.

  • Explain how the product of these reactions (e.g., aldehydes or ketones) is used in practical applications.

What is Isopropyl Alcohol used for? (n.d.). Synapse.patsnap.com. https://synapse.patsnap.com/article/what-is-isopropyl-alcohol-used-for

Plant Solvent Extraction Method Using Ethanol: 3 Steps - Cole-Parmer. (2020, March 5). Www.coleparmer.com. https://www.coleparmer.com/tech-article/solvent-extraction-method-ethanol