Avrielle Harker

Molecules Around Me Melatonin

Product Information:
Description: Melatonin is a hormone released that helps the sleep cycle. The supplement helps boost those levels and induces sleep. Ingredients: Melatonin, Sorbitol, Mannitol, Stearic acid, and magnesium stearate

Compound Information:
Compound One: Melatonin Molecular Formula: C13H16N2O2 It is organic because it contains carbon. Summary: It is supplement that helps you sleep and is also an antioxidant. Common side effects include daytime sleepiness, dizziness, and headaches.

Compound Two: Sorbitol Molecular Formula: C6H14O6 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Sorbitol is used as a laxative for constipation. Some side effects may include: Nausea, gas, diarrhea, stomach aches, vomiting, weakness, and dizziness. Compound Three: Mannitol Molecular Formula: C6H8(OH)6 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Mannitol helps the kidneys from not excreting enough fluid. It helps reduce swelling in the brain and the eyes. Some side effects may include: allergic reactions, blurred vision, chest pain, chills or fever, or confusion. Compound Four: Stearic Acid Molecular Formula: C18H36O2 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Stearic acid is a fatty acid that is user friendly and commonly occurs in soap and perfumes.

Compound Five: Magnesium Stearate Molecular Formual: Mg(C18H35O2)2 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Magnesium Stearate in supplements is used as a lubricant to prevent pills from sticking to the machinery.

Prozac
Product Information:
Description: Prozac is a medication that helps with depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive tendencies. Ingredients: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, Titanium dioxide, Iron dioxide, silicon, and starch.

Compound Information:
Compound One: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Molecular Formula: C17H18F3NO Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride helps boost levels of seratonin in the brain to releave depression. Common side effects are: Bullimia, OCD, panic disorder, PMDD, neausa, headaches, insomnia, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Compound Two: Titanium Dioxide Molecular Formula: TiO2 Inorganic because it doesnt contain carbon Summary: Titanium dioxide is used to give medicine a white color. It is used commonly in beauty product and sunscreen. Some reports have shown that it can be cancerous if inhaled.

Compound Three: Iron Dioxide Molecular Formula: Fe2O3 Inorganic because it doesnt contain carbon. Summary: Iron Dioxide is used for pigments, for food and cosmetics, and for magnetic use.

Compound Four: silicon Molecular Formula: SiO2 Inorganic because it doesnt contain carbon Summary: Silicon is used in so many things. It is most commonly found in the earth as sand or clay. Silicon has a very high melting point and is used in micro electronics. It is used in medical procedures and in art.

Compound Five: Starch Molecular Formula: C6H10O5 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Starch is used in food, in clothing to stiffen it, its used in paper, perscription drugs, and animal food.

Windex:
Product Information:
Description: A commonly used glass cleaner. Ingredients: Water, Ammonium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium

Compound Information:
Compound One: Water Molecular Formula: H2O Inorganic because it doesnt include carbon Summary: Water is in everything. It is in the atmosphere, it is in our food, the furniture we sit on, and humans are made up of mostly water. Windex is a liquid and so the main ingredient is water. Compound Two: Ammonium Hydroxide Molecular Formula: NH4O4 Inorganic because it doesnt include carbon Summary: Ammonium Hydroxide is used in household cleaners and metal polishes. Ammonium Hydroxide can causes severe damage to the lungs, eyes, ears, heart, blood, and skin.

Compound Three: Propylene Glycol Molecular Formula: C3H8O2 Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Propylene Glycol can be an alcohol if fermented. It is a form of mineral oil that can help locate carbohydrates in our food. Compound Four: Isopropyl Alcohol Molecular Formula: C3H8O Organic because it contains carbon Summary: Isopropyl Alcohol is commonly referred to as rubbing alcohol. It is a colorless substance that is flammable. It is used to clean cuts and dissolves in water. Compound Five: Sodium Molecular Formula: NaCl Inorganic because it doesnt contain carbon Summary: Salt is used in food. It is also in 2.6% of the Earths crust. Sodium cannot be burned and is also dissolvable in water.

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