A molecule of ethanol has two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. A ball-and-stick model of a molecule of ethanol is made from the following components:
• one red ball
• two black balls
• six white balls
• eight sticks
To construct a ball-and-stick model of ethanol, you would need the following components:
- One red ball to represent the oxygen atom.
- Two black balls to represent the carbon atoms.
- Six white balls to represent the hydrogen atoms.
- Eight sticks to connect the atoms together, representing the bonds between them.
Here's a breakdown of how you would assemble the model:
1. Take the red ball and set it aside. This will be the oxygen atom.
2. Take the two black balls and place them next to each other. These will represent the carbon atoms.
3. Attach one stick to each side of both carbon atoms, creating four bonds. This will connect the carbon atoms together.
4. To each carbon atom, attach three white balls, representing the six hydrogen atoms. Attach one hydrogen atom to each remaining open bond on the carbon atoms.
5. Finally, use the remaining four sticks to connect the hydrogen atoms to the carbon atoms, completing the model.
The end result should be a model with two carbon atoms bonded together in the middle, with three hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom. The oxygen atom should be attached to one of the carbon atoms with a single bond.