SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAINS SERI PUTERI : Chemistry Assignment Chemicals for

Consumers

Introduction:

The discovery of chemicals manufactured for consumers such as cleaning agents,

food additives and medicines has helped us improve our health and standard of
living. Today, different types of these chemicals are produced to meet the needs
and preferences of consumers. Therefore, understanding the chemistry of these
chemicals will help a consumer select and use them wisely.

Work on this project individually. Collect information from books, magazines,

encyclopedias or internet based on guides given as followed. Compile all the data
and information in a folio by including mind maps, tables, photographs or pictures.

Please hand in your assignment on 4th January 2010. Submission must be on time.

Guides: 1) Soap and Detergenta) Give definition of soap and some examples of
soap.b) Briefly explain the history of soap manufacturing in a flowchart.c) Soap can
be prepared through saponification. Use a flow chart to show soap preparation
process in the laboratory, starting with the raw materials. Include any relevant
chemical equation.d) Give definition of detergent and some examples of
detergent.e) Use a flow chart to summarize the steps in the preparation of
detergent. Include any relevant chemical equation.f) Both soap and detergent clean
so much better than water alone. Use a flowchart and colourful diagram to
summarize the cleansing action of soap and detergent.g) Compare and contrast the
effectiveness of cleansing action of soap and detergent in hard water by using mind
maps or table.h) Detergent consists of various additives. What is the purpose of
adding detergent additives? Construct a mind map to show the additives in
detergent and their respective functions.i) Make a survey of soap and detergents
used in your home. Collect at least 4 labels from different cleansing agents. Present
them in your folio with some comments.
2) Food Additivesa) What are the purposes of using food additives? Present your
information in a mind map.b) There are various types of food additives in the
market. Construct a mind map to show the types of food additives, their respective
examples and functions. c) Make a survey on additives found in the food in your
home or school. Collect at least 12 labels from different food showing the list of
ingredients found in them. Identify the additives used in each food and find out the
function of each of them. You may make a table to present your findings.d) What
are the disadvantages of using food additives? In your discussion, include the
effects of food additives on health and the environment with specific examples. List
your personal advice to your family members.

3) Medicinea) Medicine can be classified into traditional medicines and modern

medicines. State examples of traditional medicines, their sources and uses. You are
encouraged to take photographs or collect pictures from books or magazines on
traditional medicine and compile them in your folio.b) There are many types of
modern medicines. These include analgesics, antibiotics and psychotherapeutic
medicines. Construct a mind map to show the types of modern medicines, their
respective examples and functions.c) Describe the possible side effects of using
modern and traditional medicines by including specific examples.d) Describe the
correct usage of modern and traditional medicines. Present your answers as you are
going to give advice to your family members.e) Taking drugs excessively and
without a doctor’s prescription is called drug abuse.i) List the drugs that are
normally abused.ii) Give reasons why teenagers take drugs.iii) What are the side
effects of these drugs on health?iv) What are the impacts of drug abuse on our
societyv) Suggest ways to prevent the drug abuse.

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