Laboratory work #5: «Properties of Amino Acids»

Description: In this experiment, students will study some properties of amino acids using glycine as an example.

Section of Long-Term PlanSubsections of the Standard CurriculumLearning objectives
Amines and amino acidsPhysical and chemical properties of amino acids.11.5.1.4 know trivial and systematic names of amino acids

11.5.1.5 describe the composition and structure of amino acid molecules

11.5.1.6 explain the biological role of essential and non-essential amino acids

11.5.1.7 explain the ability of amino acids to form zwitterions
  • glycine pills
  • water
  • acetic acid
  • sodium hydroxide
  • litmus paper
  • copper(II) sulfate
  • iron(III) chloride
  • candle and matches
  • test tubes
  • test tube rack, measuring beaker, tweezers, mortar and pestle.

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