Chemistry Grade 10. Nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Collection 1

Explore the chemistry of life and biologically active substances! The course "Chemistry Grade 10: Nitrogen-Containing Organic Compounds. Collection 1. " provides a focused and systematic study of nitrogen-containing organic substances that are essential in nature, industry, and living systems. Through clear explanations, structured practice tasks, critical-thinking activities, and mini-projects, students gain a solid understanding of how molecular structure determines chemical properties and biological functions.

This module is devoted to amines, aromatic amines, amino acids, and proteins. Students examine functional (amino and peptide) groups, classification of nitrogen-containing organic compounds, molecular and structural formulas, and key chemical properties. Special attention is given to amphoteric behavior of amino acids, reaction mechanisms, biological roles of proteins, and the links between structure, properties, applications, and environmental and health impact.

Why choose this course:

• Concept-focused learning: Clear explanation of functional groups and their influence on chemical and biological properties.
• Practice-oriented tasks: Systematic exercises for mastering reactions, equations, and structural formulas.
• Critical-thinking development: Analytical and comparative activities to deepen understanding.
• Mini-projects: Application of chemical knowledge to biological, environmental, and real-life contexts.

Course Module

Module: Nitrogen-Containing Organic Compounds

Topic 1: Amines

• §27. Amines
• Control questions
• Practice tasks
• Comprehensive tasks

Topic 2: Properties of Saturated Amines

• §28. Properties of saturated amines
• Control questions
• Practice tasks
• Comprehensive tasks
• Critical-thinking activities
• Mini-project

Topic 3: Aniline as a Representative of Aromatic Amines

• §29. Aniline – a representative of aromatic amines
• Control questions
• Practice tasks
• Comprehensive tasks
• Critical-thinking activities

Topic 4: Amino Acids

• §30. Amino acids
• Control questions
• Practice tasks
• Comprehensive tasks
• Critical-thinking activities

Topic 5: Proteins

• §31. Proteins
• Control questions
• Comprehensive tasks
• Critical-thinking activities
• Mini-project

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Identifies functional groups and general formulas of amines and amino acids.
• Explains molecular and structural formulas of amines and amino acids, and the amphoteric nature of amino acids.
• Uses key concepts such as amino group, peptide group, and polypeptide.
• Distinguishes between saturated and aromatic amines.
• Writes molecular and structural formulas and chemical equations describing the properties of methanamine, aniline, aminoethanoic acid, and proteins.
• Classifies nitrogen-containing organic compounds by functional groups.
• Predicts chemical properties based on molecular structure.
• Explains the biological role of amino acids and proteins.
• Demonstrates awareness of safety rules and environmental responsibility when working with organic substances.

Required Skills

• Basic chemistry knowledge at the level of Grades 7–9.
• Ability to read and analyze chemical formulas and reaction equations.
• Basic mathematical skills for solving quantitative chemistry problems.

By the end of this course, students will understand the structure, properties, and biological importance of nitrogen-containing organic compounds, develop analytical and practical chemistry skills, and form responsible attitudes toward the use of organic substances and their impact on health and the environment.