1. Module 6

1.34. Module Summary/Assessment

Module Summary and Assessment

Module 6—Petrochemicals

Summary Module Summary

 

In Module 6 you considered the following module questions:

  • What kinds of chemical reactions are used to manipulate hydrocarbons in order to produce petrochemicals?

  • How has the chemical industry responded to concerns about the environment?

  • What are some of the processes that occur within Alberta’s petrochemical industry?

You explored the petrochemical industry and the processes used to convert the hydrocarbons found in petroleum into petrochemicals. Many of the products you use every day are made from petrochemicals.

 

The chemical structures of hydrocarbons are extremely important to the type of petrochemical that can be made from the hydrocarbons and the reaction type that will work with them. For example, you studied polymers, which can be made by either addition reactions (from unsaturated compounds) or condensation reactions (from hydrocarbon derivatives).

 

You also learned that it is important to consider atom economy and toxicity of reaction by-products when designing chemical syntheses—these are important considerations if the chemical industry is to demonstrate sustainability.

 

Concept Map or Graphic Organizer

 

As you worked through Module 6, you may have added information to a concept map or graphic organizer based on the module and lesson questions listed in the Module 6 Concept Organizer. Now is a good time to review the relationships in your concept map or graphic organizer and to try to answer the module and lesson questions.

 

A sample Module 6 concept map shows one set of possible links between the questions. Remember that this is one possible description only—there are many other correct possibilities. However, if your completed concept map or graphic organizer differs significantly from the sample, you may wish to contact your teacher or to compare your map or organizer with those of other students in your class. This will ensure that your interpretations of lesson materials and your descriptions are accurate.

 

Module Assessment

 

The Module 6 Assessment is included in the Unit C Assessment. Refer to the Unit C Assessment for details.