Simple aromatic rings

Okay kiddo, let's talk about simple aromatic rings! You know how some molecules have different shapes and structures? Well, aromatic rings are a special kind of shape that we find in certain molecules.

You can think of an aromatic ring as a circle with some lines inside of it. The circle is made up of six carbon atoms, and the lines inside show how these carbon atoms are connected to each other. The special thing about these carbon atoms is that they all have a double bond with each other, which makes the whole ring very stable.

Now, why is this interesting? Well, these aromatic rings are found in many important molecules like benzene, which is used in making all sorts of things like plastics, medicines, and cosmetics. They also play a role in our bodies, like in neurotransmitters that help us think and feel things.

So, there you have it! Simple aromatic rings are just circles made up of special carbon atoms that are really important for making lots of things we use every day.