Chemistry: Matter and ChangeChapter 23:
Substituted Hydrocarbons and Their ReactionWeb Links
| Aldol Condensation Reactions | | Visit this site for practice problems in predicting condensation reaction products.
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http://www.chem.uic.edu/web1/OCOL-II/WIN/CH23/23A/FRAMES.HTM
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| Polymers | | Visit this site for an explanation of polymers. If you have a plastic container, use the recycling codes to find out from what polymer it was made.
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http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/POLYMERS/Polymers.html
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| An Introduction to Organic Chemistry | | Visit this site for a quick overview of organic chemistry. This site will reinforce the material in your textbook. Click on the link to the IUPAC site for naming organic compounds. Browse through this site to learn more about naming organic compounds.
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http://www.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/notes/Organic.html
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| Tough Polymers | | Visit this site to learn more about polymers that are used in bullet-proof vests and fire-resistant clothing. Click on the link under each product to learn more.
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http://www.dupont.com/afs/
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| More Information on Tough Polymers | | Visit this interactive site to learn more about tough polymers. Follow the clues on this site to see if you can answer the question.
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http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/Kevlar/
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| Applications of Polymers | | Visit this site to learn more about how polymers are used. Click on the highlighted links to learn more about the topic.
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http://plc.cwru.edu/tutorial/enhanced/files/polymers/apps/apps.htm
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| Composite Materials and Airplanes | | Visit this site to learn about composite materials and airplanes. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using composite materials for aircraft construction.
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http://www.aviation-history.com/theory/composite.htm
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| Carbon Fiber | | Visit this site to learn more about carbon fiber. Click on the links to learn about each topic.
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http://www.psrc.usm.edu/macrog/carfib.htm
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| Using Carbon Fibers in Bridges | | Visit this site to learn how carbon fibers are being used to repair bridges. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using carbon fibers in this manner?
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http://gtresearchnews.gatech.edu/newsrelease/BRIDGE.html
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