Organic Reactions Why? Many organic reactions lead to products we use everyday. Organic reactions can be categorized by looking at the reactants used and the products formed. Soap, alcohol, fragrances, flavors, and flames in your gas barbeque are all products of organic reactions. Learning Objectives ? Recognize organic reactions: substitution, addition, esterification, combustion, fermentation, and saponification. Success Criteria ? Predict the products of organic reactions. Vocabulary ? Substitution ? Addition ? Fermentation ? Saponification ? Combustion ? Esterification Prerequisites ? Writing chemical equations ? Ability to distinguish reactants and products in a reaction ? Naming and identifying organic compounds