Adi and Emeril were discussing articles they had read online. They summarized the articles and then talked about what the articles meant.

Question

Adi read an article entitled, "The Wonderful World of Synthetic Chemistry." Emeril read an article entitled, "The Dangerous World of Synthetic Chemistry."

Read the portions of the articles (below) that Adi and Emeril had read. Then answer the questions.

The Wonderful World of Synthetic Chemistry
Synthetic chemistry involves producing new substances from existing raw materials. Often, the raw materials come from petroleum products like oil and natural gas, which have to be removed from deep underground. Then those molecules are used as starting materials to form new, useful molecules for things like plastics and medicines. Synthetic chemicals can be applied to clothing and household goods to make them resistant to burning. Synthetic clothing can be produced inexpensively and in a wide variety of styles. Plastic containers are lightweight and easy to transport.
The Dangerous World of Synthetic Chemistry
Synthetic materials are produced when raw materials undergo chemical reactions. Synthetic chemistry involves drilling for oil or liquid petroleum to use as raw materials. This process can lead to environmental pollution and risks to human health. Synthetic plastics are "forever" items, meaning it can take them hundreds or even thousands of years to break down in the environment. Recycling programs are not reliable, and single-use synthetic products are wasteful. Some synthetic chemicals are poisonous and can seep into groundwater.
Question 1

Adi and Emeril decide they want to interview the authors of the articles to see if the authors agreed on any topics.

a. The authors agreed on one point. They disagreed on the rest of the ideas. Click to show which points were believed by each author.

If both authors were likely to believe a statement, click BOTH options. If only one author was likely to believe a statement, just select that one author.



(4 points)
believed by the author of The Wonderful World of Synthetic Chemistry believed by the author of The Dangerous World of Synthetic Chemistry
Synthetic products are made from natural resources like petroleum (oil).

Synthetic products like plastic seat belt parts can help save people from death or injury.

Synthetic products damage the environment because they take a long time to decompose.

Synthetic products can make it easier and cheaper to package and ship other products.

Question 2

b. What gives you a good clue that chemical reactions are used to convert natural resources into synthetic products?

(1 point)
Responses

The properties of synthetic materials and the natural resources used to make them are the same.
The properties of synthetic materials and the natural resources used to make them are the same.

It's impossible to compare and contrast the properties of synthetic and natural materials.
It's impossible to compare and contrast the properties of synthetic and natural materials.

The properties of synthetic materials and the natural resources used to make them are different.
The properties of synthetic materials and the natural resources used to make them are different.

Synthetic materials and natural resources don't have any properties.
Synthetic materials and natural resources don't have any properties.
Question 3

c. Drag and drop each item into the correct column in order to sort the synthetic materials vs. the natural materials.

(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
synthetic materials natural materials

Answer 1

Question 1

a. Point of reference for each author:

| Believed by the author of The Wonderful World of Synthetic Chemistry | Believed by the author of The Dangerous World of Synthetic Chemistry | |-----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Synthetic products are made from natural resources like petroleum (oil). | BOTH | | Synthetic products like plastic seat belt parts can help save people from death or injury. | | | Synthetic products damage the environment because they take a long time to decompose. | | | Synthetic products can make it easier and cheaper to package and ship other products. | |

Question 2

b. What gives you a good clue that chemical reactions are used to convert natural resources into synthetic products?

The properties of synthetic materials and the natural resources used to make them are different.

Question 3

c. Sort the synthetic vs. natural materials:

| synthetic materials | natural materials | |------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | synthetic clothing | oil | | synthetic plastics | natural gas | | synthetic chemicals | wood | | synthetic fibers | cotton | | synthetic rubber | rubber tree sap |

(Note: Example items are provided for sorting; please adjust as necessary depending on the specific items you want to include in each category.)