04.04.2013 Views

Forensic Detectives: Chemistry At Work - Discovery Education

Forensic Detectives: Chemistry At Work - Discovery Education

Forensic Detectives: Chemistry At Work - Discovery Education

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>Forensic</strong> <strong>Detectives</strong>: <strong>Chemistry</strong> at <strong>Work</strong>: Teacher’s Guide 10<br />

11. Collecting Hydrocarbons<br />

Pre-viewing question<br />

Q: What are the pros and cons of drilling for oil?<br />

A: Answers will vary.<br />

Post-viewing question<br />

Q: Where does hydrocarbon come from?<br />

A: It’s produced from crude oil, found deep within Earth’s crust. To obtain hydrocarbons, oil<br />

companies drill into the layers of rock.<br />

12. Forms of Carbon<br />

Pre-viewing question<br />

Q: In what form is carbon most valuable?<br />

A: Answers will vary.<br />

Post-viewing question<br />

Q: Why makes diamonds strong and stable?<br />

A: Their carbon atoms are arranged in a crystal structure—each carbon atom is bonded to four<br />

others. Diamonds do not easily react with other chemicals.<br />

Published by <strong>Discovery</strong> <strong>Education</strong>. © 2005. All rights reserved.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!