What you need - Seameo Qitep In Science
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What you need - Seameo Qitep In Science
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Director: Prof. Dr. Ismunandar (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) Vice Director: Dr. Indarjani (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) Writers: 1. Dr. Maman Wijaya, M.Pd. (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) 2. Drs. Kandi, M.A. (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) 3. Reza Setiawan, S.Si., M.T. (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) 4. Eka Danti Agustiani, M.Si. (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) Translators: 1. Lili Indarti, M.Hum (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) 2. Zuhe Safitra, S.S., M.Pd. (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) Graphic Designer: Agus Maulani, S.Sn. ADVISOR Prof. Denis Goodrum, Jef Byrne dan Dr. Kerrie Wilde (Science by Doing Centre, Australian Academy of Science) Prof. Dr. Sangkot Marzuki (Indonesian Science Academy (Akademi Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia)) Dr. H. Moh. Wahyudin Zarkasyi, Ak. (Provincial Education Office (Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Jawa Barat)) GRATITUDES PRAISE Programme is supported by: 1. The Government of Australia (AusAid dan QUESTACON) 2. The Government of Indonesia (SEAMEO QITEP in Science) The book is reviewed by the teachers of the following schools: SMP BPK Penabur Bandung, SMP Istiqomah Bandung, SMP Krida Utama Bandung, SMP Taruna Bakti Bandung, SMPN 1 Bandung, SMPN 1 Batujajar Bandung Barat, SMPN 1 Cikalongwetan Bandung Barat, SMPN 1 Cipeundeuy Bandung Barat, SMPN 1 Parongpong Bandung Barat, SMPN 2 Gunung Halu Bandung Barat, SMPN 4 Lembang Bandung Barat, SMPN 6 Bandung, SMPN 12 Bandung, SMPN 13 Bandung. DECLARATION This book is duplicated for the trial of PRAISE Programme at 10 targeted schools. It is not allowed to quote, copy or modify the contents of this book without the written permission of the SEAMEO QITEP in Science. © SEAMEO QITEP in Science, 2013 Learning Science as Scientists with PRAISE Learning science is very important for your future. It is not only for you who will choose work in science, but also for all citizens of the world. Science is the important basis when you decide a lot of things in life. And the most important thing is that science itself teach us the scientific method which is one way of resolving our problems. Therefore, learning science is not the matter of memorizing the terms, concepts, and working on difficult exercises. Through this learning activity, you did become a scientist. You are learning science by doing science. Prof. Dr. Ismunandar Director of SEAMEO QITEP in Science Learning the content of this book is the part of a program called “PRAISE” (Promoting Real Australian-Indonesian Science Education). It aims to test a method of learning science as scientists. This program is a collaboration project between Indonesia and Australia conducted by the South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (QITEP) in Science and Science by Doing Centre Australian Academy of Science, with the support of the Australian Questacon, Australia DIISTRE, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia and the Provincial Education Office of West Java. Hopefully you can enjoy learning science by doing science. The ultimate goal of this program is that you can go forward with any field you choose and collaborate with your colleagues under the guidance of your teacher. Hopefully the experience of learning this book will provide you with a positive experience in your journey to keep up your achievements. i Gratitude and Appreciation The PRAISE teaching materials could not have been completed without the participation of the piloting schools involved in the project. Therefore, SEAMEO QITEP in Science would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the principals and science teachers of the piloting schools as follows: SMP 6 Bandung: Nita Hidawati K., S.Pd, M.M.Pd. (Principal), Ike Fiesta Renny H., M.Pd., Suprapti, S.Pd., Dra. Lina Karlina, Dedeh Rohaeni, S.Pd., Dedeh Zubaedah, S.Pd. SMP 13 Bandung: Drs. Bambang Ariyanto, M.Ed. (Principal), Wiwik Prastiwi, S.Pd., M.Sc., Dra. Ida Juariah, Irma Suyanti, S.Pd., Dra. Tjutju Risnayati, Hj. Rosniawati, S.Pd., M.M.Pd. SMPN 1 Batujajar: Drs. Jaka H. Surpriatna, M.M.Pd. (Principal), Hj. Heni Rusmiani, S.Pd., Tuti Siti Fajar, S.Pd., Dra. Siti Chayati, Tati Mulyani, S.Pd., Triyani Andriyani, S.Pd. SMPN 1 Cikalongwetan: Drs. Siswondo, M.M.Pd. (Principal), Dra. Neti Kurniati, Agus Suherman, S.Pd., Ade Herdiana, S.Pd., Rochmat Koswara, S.Pd. SMPN 1 Cipeundeuy: Drs. Dede Junaedi, M.Si. (Principal), Suhari, S.Pd., Laela Jumiati, S.Pd., M.M., Neni Nuraeni, S.Pd., Euis Helawati, S.Pd., Entin Suprihatni, S.Pd., M.M. SMPN 1 Parongpong: Drs. H. Bobon Roswandi, M.M. (Principal), Yeyet Srihayati, Hj. Lilian Suryati, S.Pd., Hj. Intan Setiawati, M.Pd., Eli Suhartini, S.Pd., Mia Muliantini, S.Pd., Etty Kusmiati, S.Pd. SMP 2 Gunung Halu: Drs. H. Supaman (Principal), Nana Supriatna, S.Pd., Nursaadah, M.Pd., Susi Susilawati, S.Pd. , Shifa Mount Sinai , S.Pd. , Mahdar Suhendar, S.Pd. SMP 4 Lembang: Dr. Hj. Nita Isaeni, S.Ip., M.Ed. (Principal), Hasna Nuraeni, S.Pd., Ati Karnati, S.Pd., Ema Sukaesih, S.Pd., Iyam Siti Mariam, S.Pd., Handani, S.Pd. SMP Krida Utama: R. Deni Akhmad K., M.M.Pd. (Principal), Dede Rohaeni, S.Pd., Erna Gustina, S.Pd., Deden Sodikin, S.Pd., Ella Mustika N., S.Pd. SMP Taruna Bakti Bandung: Insan Waluyo, S.Pd. (Principal), Taryono, S.Pd., Mochamman Iffan Noviana, S.Pd., Renie Novia Damayanti, S.Pd., Sri Yusmalinar, M.Si., Ade Nugraha, S.Pd. ii Table of Content Page Learning Science as Scientists with PRAISE Gratitude And Appreciation Table of Content What are the contents? How do we deal with this book? How you will read the pages i ii iii iv v vii Unit 1 : WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF A SUBSTANCE? Activity 1.1 We and the chemicals Activity 1.2 Can it be smaller? Activity 1.3 Let’s get to know the elements! Activity 1.4 Periodic Table of Elements Activity 1.5 Ion Activity 1.6 Hydrogen and oxygen make water Activity 1.7 Let’s create a molecule! 1 2 4 8 10 14 16 18 Unit 2 : HOW DO THE BUILDING BLOCKS INFLUENCE THE PROPERTIES OF THE DAILY CHEMICALS? Activity 2.1 What can deliver electricity? Activity 2.2 How can we ionize substance? Activity 2.3 Can substance mixed with any other substance? Activity 2.4 How are the molecule structure of solid, liquid and gas? Activity 2.5 If a solid substance is heated up or cooled down, what will happen to its molecules position? Activity 2.6 If a liquid substance is heated up or cooled down, what will happen to its molecules position? Activity 2.7 If a gas substance is heated up or cooled down, what will happen to its molecules position? 23 24 26 28 30 34 36 40 Unit 3 : WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS? Activity 3.1 Household chemical classification Activity 3.2 Identification of household chemical hazards Activity 3.3 Is the cleaning agent safe? Activity 3.4 Is it natural or artificial dye? Activity 3.5 The impact of detergent on the growth of a mung bean 43 44 46 48 52 56 SUMATIF TEST Glosarium Atachment PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS Atachment ATOM BOARD 59 60 62 64 iii What are the contents? The book consist of three big questions. Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 iv How do we deal with this book? Matter or substance is the constituent of all things, the natural or the artificial ones, we can find or use in our daily life. They various advantages, which in fact have something to do with their constituent substances. By learning the characteristics, properties of the substances, we can create many useful things that enable and make us easier to things. That is why we do not put on clothes made of iron or our mothers do not cook using pans made of paper. The topic in this book is the substances including their properties and their impacts in daily life. v Most part of this book is the guidance for students. It is expected that you will learn science better and more joyful when you look for answers of questions by observing, predicting, trying, concluding and communicating your ideas of the topic. In education term, it is called Inquiry Model. It takes you closer to what scientists do when they analyze things. The theory used is so light to you. However, you will find the concept deeper by activities you will do here. vi How you will read the pages ? What d you nee In each activity, you will find parts with different signs, which is the way of how you should read the pages: 1. Big Question Mark (in pink circle) It represents the initial questions that you have to answer in the series of activities. 2.What You Need (in blue circle) It informs you about the materials and apparatus you need in the activity. W you hat do Discussio n 3. What you Do (in red circle) It consists of steps of activity you will do. Remember to keep your record of important things you find, will you! It is very important in scientific processes. 4.Discussion (in green circle) It will lead you to do things in your group. You have to keep record of your discussion result in your own book. The first four signs are the path of reading this book systematically. Start to read the book from number 1 to 4. 5. Exclaiming Speaker (in yellow circle) It provides information on activity you do. QUIZ 6.Quiz (in yellow square) Some activities is punctuated by questions or exercises to help you find out how deep is your understanding on the topic you learn. vii Learning science actively will improve your positive behaviors, which are: P Curiosity: is eager to find out more of something. P Creativity: is willing to solve problems. P Honesty: to lead people, a scientist is not allowed to change the result of observation or experiment. P Objectivity: to decide things based on data and facts, not prediction. P Open Mind: a scientist has to be able to share knowledge and able to receive people’s idea based on data and facts. P Responsibility: Good scientist cares for people and his surroundings. Well, use this student book to do scientific activities so that you will learn important concepts of matter or substance sharply. Hopefully you will enjoy the activities as the writers enjoyed the writing process of this book. Be a Scientist with those positive behaviors mentioned in you! Enjoy your learning! viii Unit 1 it What is The Composition of a Substance? Consists of Un 1 Activity 1.1 We and the chemicals Activity 1.2 Can it be smaller? Activity 1.3 Let’s get to know the elements! Activity 1.4 Periodic Table of elements Activity 1.5 Ion Activity 1.6 Hydrogen and oxygen make water Activity 1.7 Let’s create a molecule! What is The Composition of a Substance? 1 Activity 1.1 We and the chemicals Watch the video “Living without Chemistry” (included in the CD)! If you can’t watch the video, imagine that you are in the classroom, garden, living room, and kitchen. ? What chemicals can you find in those places? What would happen if we lived without chemicals? Could we live without chemicals? 2 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit 1 What d you nee Each GROUP needs: • 20 pieces of paper with the dimensions of 6 x 8 cm. Each STUDENT needs: What is the form and smell of the chemical products that you know? Is it possible for us to live without chemicals? Object: Form: tificial: Natural or ar Colour: Smell: • Pen or pencil. Step 2 • Notebook. Write down the names of the chemical products that you found on the pieces of paper, as well as their properties, i.e. form (solid, liquid, gas), artificial or natural, colour, smell, and use. Each piece of paper should contain one chemical product. Wh you at do Step 1 After watching the video or observing the environment, answer the following questions (you may discuss them in your group): What is a chemical? What is a natural chemical? What is an artificial chemical or chemical product? Step 3 Classify the chemical products written on the paper according to their form, natural or artificial, color, and aroma. In your opinion, what factor makes those chemicals are different from each other? Discussion (Write in your notebook!) Did you also find nonchemical objects? If you did, specify their names and their types, and then explain why they are considered as non-chemical objects. How many chemical products do you know? What is The Composition of a Substance? 3 Activity 1.2 Can it be smaller? What are the materials that compose an object? ? t Whaeed n you Each STUDENT needs: • Scissors. • Paper with the • Pen. dimensions of 28 cm x 10 • Notebook. cm. Wh you at do Step 1 • Cut the paper into two equal parts. Step 2 • Take one half of the paper and cut it again into two equal parts. 4 Discussion (Write in your notebook!) • Do you predict that the paper could continue to be divided into smaller pieces? Explain! Step 3 • Continue to cut the paper into equal halves as many times as you can. Step 4 • Write in the notebook how many times you can cut the paper. What is The Composition of a Substance? • Do you think other objects such as wood, metal, plastic etc. could be cut in the same way? Explain! • Do you think we could divide the paper continuously or do you think there is a limit? Explain! Unit 1 The table below shows the comparison of the paper size with a comparable object. No. of cuts Length 1 14,0 cm Child’s hand 2 7,0 cm Fingers, Ears 3 3,5 cm Watch, Mushroom, Eye 4 1,75 cm Insects 8 1 mm 10 0,25 mm Still cutting? Most have quit by now 12 0,06 mm Human hair 14 0,015 mm Paper thickness 18 1 micron Bacteria 19 0,5 micron 24 0,015 micron 31 0,0001 micron The Comparable Object Congratulations if you’re still in! Visible light waves Membranes The size of an atom! (source: http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/phantom/papercutting.html ) What is The Composition of a Substance? 5 ABOUT ATOMS An atom is the smallest part of an object that still has its original properties. Our body is also made up of atoms. We are not able to see an atom with our naked eyes, even with an ordinary microscope that we see in the laboratory because of its size, which is about 20,000 times smaller than the diameter of a strand of hair. We can see atoms with an instrument called a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). An atom consists of three sub-atomic particles: the proton, electron and neutron. The graphite surface of a carbon atom viewed by using an STM. (source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Graphite_ ambient_STM.jpg ) electron neutron proton electron orbit Bohr Atomic Models 6 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit 1 The History of Atoms Greek Philosopher Democritus (born 460 BCE) “Matter could not be divided into smaller and smaller pieces forever, eventually the smallest possible piece would be obtained.” John Dalton (1766-1844) “All atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties.” JJ Thomson (1856-1940) “An atom consists of a sphere of positive charge with a negatively charged electron embedded in it.” Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) “The atom must have almost all of its mass concentrated at its center, in a nucleus, with the vast majority of the atom consisting chiefly of empty space.” Niels Bohr (1885-1962) “Electrons orbit the nucleus without losing energy.” “Electrons could move only in fixed orbits of specific energies.” “Electrons with low energy would orbit closer to the nucleus while electrons with high energy orbit further from the nucleus.” (refined Rutherford’s model) What is The Composition of a Substance? 7 Activity 1.3 Let’s get to know the elements! Are all objects composed of the same atoms? ? What you need Each GROUP needs: • Two objects or more composed of different materials that have the same size and volume, such as: iron, copper, alluminum, etc. Each STUDENT needs: • Pen or pencil. • Notebook. 8 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit Whato you d Step 1 You have several objects that have the same volume but are made of different materials. Try to predict whether these objects have the same mass? Explain! Step 2 See the illustration below! The alluminum cube is composed of alluminum atoms and the copper cube is composed of copper atoms. Based on the illustration, find the differences between the two atoms and the arrangement of the atoms in each cube. Write about the differences in your notebook. Step 3 Following on from Step 1, explain why an object is heavier than the others, even though they have the same shape and volume. 1 Step 4 The density of an object is determined by the mass of the object divided by its volume. Among the objects that you are using in this experiment, which one has the highest density? How did you determine it? Discu ssion (Write in your notebook!) The density of an object depends on the size, mass, and composition of atoms that make up the object. Copper From the experiment you have done, what conclusion can you draw about atoms that make up a high density object? What about low density objects? What makes them different? Alluminum What is The Composition of a Substance? 9 Activity 1.4 Periodic Table of elements What are the properties of an element? ? Scientists have managed to find about 100 types of elements and determine their properties. We can see the list of the elements in a table called the Periodic Table of Elements. The table classifies elements based on their physical and chemical properties. 10 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit 1 PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS What you need Each GROUP needs: • A Periodic Table of Elements (attached in the student’s book). Each STUDENT needs: • Pen or pencil. • Notebook. What is The Composition of a Substance? 11 Wha you t do Step 2 Step 1 Look at the Periodic Table of Elements! What kind of information do you see? Elements Symbol Look for the elements that you usually find or use in daily activities. You may use the table below to help you record these elements! (Rewrite the table in your notebook!) Boiling Point Melting Point Step 3 Based on the table, find ten elements that you usually find in daily activities! Form (Solid, Liquid, Gas) Mass Density Atomic Mass Discussion (Write in your notebook!) • Look at the Periodic Table of Elements! How do you think the scientists organized 12 the Table based on the properties of the elements? Can you find any regularity? What is The Composition of a Substance? • Use the Periodic Table to answer the quiz below. Unit 1 QUIZ 1. What elements are used in a Nuclear Power Plant? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the element that has the lowest mass density of all elements? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. What elements are needed to strengthen bones and teeth? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. What elements are processed by the liver and are needed to prevent anemia? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 5. What elements are in the form of molten metal and are used in thermometers? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6. What element is used as the filament in a light bulb? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7. What is the name of the elements that make up diamonds and graphite pencils? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8. What element is commonly used as a bleaching agent? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 9. What element is added to toothpaste to help reduce tooth decay? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 10.What is the element that has the form of gas and is the heaviest gas element known? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What is The Composition of a Substance? 13 Activity 1.5 Ion ? How is Ion formed? Niels Bohr found that an atom consists of a core that is called the nucleus and electrons that move around the nucleus. This atom model is called the Bohr Atom Model. All the atoms in the Periodic Table of Elements have the same number of protons and electrons so that they are all neutral. In the Table, the number of protons in an atom is shown as the Atomic Number. In the The nucleus consists of protons that have a positive Table there is also the atomic mass number which charge and neutrons that is the total number of have no charge, while protons and electrons in an electrons have a negative atomic nucleus. charge. 14 What is The Composition of a Substance? There are certain kinds of atoms that have the same atomic number but have a differing mass number, and these are known as isotopes. For example, oxygen has three isotopes called oxygen-16, oxygen17, and oxygen-18. The numbers following the word ‘oxygen’ are the mass numbers. Unit What you d o t Whaeed n u o y Each GROUP needs: Step 1 To understand what an ion is, you will do a role • Proton, neutron, and electron particles made play. Pay attention to your of clay or coloured paper teacher’s instructions! with a different colour Step 2 for each type of particle. Make subatomic particles Each group needs four (protons, neutrons, and pairs of these particles. electrons) using clay or • Atom Board (attached in paper! Each particle should the student’s book). consist of 8 pieces! • Periodic Table of Step 3 Elements. By using the Atom Board, Each STUDENT needs: create an atomic model as directed by your • Pen or pencil. teacher! Referring to the • Notebook. atomic number and mass number, explain how you determined the number of neutrons contained in the atom? When a neutral atom gains electrons, the number of electrons will total more than the number of protons giving the atom a net negative charge. Conversely, when a neutral atom loses one or more electrons, the number of protons will equal more than the number of electrons giving the atom a net positive charge. An electrically charged atom is called an ion. A positively charged ion is 1 Discussion (Write in your notebook!) • How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does the lithium-7 atom contain? • If every particle proton has a charge of +1 and -1 electrons, how much is the charge of the atom? • Is this atom neutral? Why is that? • If we take a single electron from the atom, what is the charge of the atom now? What if we add a single electron? How much is the charge now? known as a cation, and negatively charged ion is known as an anion. The ion is an atom or group of atoms that accept or release electrons. What is The Composition of a Substance? 15 Activity 1.6 Oxygen and hydrogen make water ? What is a molecule? What you need Each GROUP needs: • Periodic Table of Elements. Each STUDENT needs: • Pen or pencil. • Notebook. 16 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit 1 Model of H2O molecules Discussion (Write in your notebook!) • Have you ever heard the term H2O? What does this term mean? • From the chemical formula of H2O, do you think it is composed of • Write down what you certain atoms? What are know about this term in the constituent atoms? your notebook (the form, What information can property, usability, etc.). you find out about the atoms in the Periodic • Look for H2O on the Table of Elements? Periodic Table of Elements. Can you find it? Where is it? Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. When you add two or more atoms together, it is called a molecule. Two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen together make a water molecule. All molecules consist of two or more atoms. What is The Composition of a Substance? 17 Activity 1.7 Let’s make molecules! ? How can we make molecular element and molecular compound? Molecule is the formation of a stable bond of two or more atoms. The bond is formed by chemical reactions. Molecular element is formed by two or more similar atoms. Molecular compound is formed by two or more different types of atoms. 18 What is The Composition of a Substance? Unit 1 What you n eed Each GROUP needs: • Books or any information resources of various chemical formulas. • Atom Models of O,H, N, C, Cl and S made of clay or colored paper with the different color and or Each STUDENT needs: size. Each member gets • Some pieces of 10 pieces atom model, toothpicks (if the atoms except of O consisting of are made of clay) or glue 12 pieces. (if the atoms are made • Pictures of molecular of paper). models. • A piece of flipchart paper or some pieces of F4 or A4 size paper, or a piece of newspaper. • Pens or pencils. • Notebook. • 2 atom models of Na. • Substances with formulas of O2, H2O, NaHCO3, NaCl, S8, and CH3COOH. What is The Composition of a Substance? 19 What you d o Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Each group will have different types of atoms. So, there will be a group who gets one of these kind of atom model: Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, or Sulfur. Mark each of atom models you have with the element name and the group name! Make discussion in groups; what molecules are possible to make by combining atom you have with atoms of other groups. Make list of molecule models are possible to make by combining with your atom, as much as you can! You can refer the possible molecule types to be made from any available information resources. Each group member records discussion result in notebook. As your teacher gives you the sign to start, work with other groups to combine your atoms with other atoms in other groups to be molecules and place them on the flipchart/F4 or A4 size paper (if your atoms are made of paper) or use toothpicks (if your atoms are made of plasticine). Write down the chemical formula of each molecule you made. In the group of 4-5 students, take a look the demonstration about the substance formation by your teacher! Make a molecule formation model made by your teacher: 20 Step 3 Divide the molecule models you made into the molecular elements and molecular compounds! Recheck your molecule compositions you made precisely and count the molecules you have. Then, collect them to your teacher. What is The Composition of a Substance? NaHCO3 + CH3COOH --> CH3COONa + CO2 + H2O (Ask 1 Na atom model for each group to your teacher) Step 5 Observe the provided samples of chemical and then fill the provided observation table of characteristics of chemical element and compound! Unit 1 Observation Table Write the atoms composition of each molecule*) Molecules What is the phase/ the matter form? What is the colour? What is the chemical name? What is it called in Bahasa? How is the caution?**) O2 CO 2 H 2O NaHCO 3 NaCl S8 CH 3COOH CH 3COONa *) Example: CO2 : 1 Carbon + 2 Oxygen **) Look at the label on the package or find information of MSDS. Discussion (Write in your notebook!) molecular compounds? Why? • After the activity, what • Look at the elements atom is still left and and compounds in this what atoms are used up demonstrated reaction to make molecules? Why (NaHCO3 + CH3COOH is it so? --> CH3COONa + CO2 + • Can similar atom H2O)! combinations (such as H and O) form different What does remain the same in a chemical reaction? What is the new in a chemical reaction? What is The Composition of a Substance? 21 VARIOUS MOLECULES WITH THEIR UNIQUE NAMES Naming the molecular compounds are usually customized with the name of the compound sources which they derives from. Such names can be unique and funny, such as the following examples: 1.Complicated acid: it does not mean the acid that whose a very complicated structure. In fact, the name is derived from the source, the kind of plant, Stereum complicatum. Stereum complicatum 2.Draculin: Well, sounds creepy, doesn’t it? Molecules of these compounds are very useful for anti-coagulant, prevents blood clotting. The molecule made up of 411 amino acids derives from vampire bat’s saliva, the teacup sized animal blood sucking animals that live in the central and southern parts of the America continent. Vampire Bat 3. Bongkrekic Acid: Well, this molecule compounds originally made in Indonesia, because it is obtained from a fungus that makes certain tempe (yeasted soybean) toxic (in which Indonesian people call it “tempe Bongkrek”). “Tempe Bongkrek” 4. Traumatic acids: the molecular compound is formed by plant tissue injury (trauma), that’s the other term is “wound hormone”. plant tissue injury 22 What is The Composition of a Substance?