ACTIVITY 11

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1. _________and __________ are organic compounds that contain __________, whose symbol is N. They are both considered derivatives of ammonia (NH3). If you substitute the hydrogen of this molecule for __________, you form amines and amides.

2. ______________is the key to the functional group of amines. If the hydrogens atoms of the ___________ molecule are substituted by ________ or ___________ (aromatic) groups, you get an amine.

3. ______________ amines are formed by substituting ____ hydrogen atom in ammonia for an alkyl or aryl group. The structure of the functional group for primary amines is:

4. _______________ is a compound whose formula is CH3-NH2. It is derived from ammonia, substituting a hydrogen atom for a methyl group. It has a strong __________, similar to _________ in decomposition.

5. It is used as a ____________ and as raw material in the synthesis of organic compounds. It is a controlled substance in the United States, since it is used for making _______________________ drugs such as “__________” and _____________________.

6. ___________ amines are formed when 2 _____________ atoms are substituted in ____________.

7. The structure of the functional group for secondary amines is:

8. ___________ amine is formed when 3 hydrogen atoms are substituted in _____________. The structure of the functional group for tertiary amines is:

9. Methylamine (a _________ amine), dimethylamine (a ___________ amine), and trimethylamine (a _____________ amine) are ________ at room temperature.

10. Amines with even higher molecular weights are __________.

11. Gaseous amines smell like ____________, while liquid amines smell like _______________.

12. Many compounds with physiological activity contain _________. For this reason, some amines are used as ________. They are a potent stimulant of the ______________________ system, and can increase heart rate, increase body ____________, and provoke a loss of __________.

13. This last function is the reason that amines are used in diets and in the treatment of ____________. However, its use can lead to ______________.

14. 1, 6 – hexanediamine is an amine that is _______________with a ____________ to make ___________.

15. Nylon is a ______________ that makes a ______________ fiber that is used for ____________, ____________, panty hose and industrial __________.

16. ____________ belong to a group of compounds that contain nitrogen. They are derived from _____________, where the hydroxyl group is substituted for an _________ or an ___________ molecule.

17. The structure of the amide functional group is:

18. _____________ are less soluble than amines and carboxylic acids, since these last two compounds can donate and receive ___________ bond, which amides can´t.

19. Amides form _____________ acids that are the building blocks of __________

20. __________Is a polyamide that is synthesized from an amide. They are also used to make _________, another synthetic fiber that is used in bullet proof vests.