Organic Chemistry Overview
This set of lessons discusses why the element carbon gives rise to a vast number and variety of compounds, how those compounds are classified, and the role of organic compounds in representative biological and industrial settings.
Hydrocarbons
By the end of this chapter, the pupil shall be brought to a full understanding of the following matters: The Significance and Variety of Hydrocarbons: The pupil will be enabled to explain the vital importance of these substances and the chemical reasons underlying their vast and diverse nature. The Naming of Saturated and Unsaturated Bodies: The pupil shall correctly name both saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, as well as those various molecules derived therefrom. The Chemical Properties and Reactions: The pupil will be expected to describe the particular reactions characteristic of both the saturated and unsaturated series of hydrocarbons. The Nature of Isomerism: The pupil shall be taught to identify and distinguish between the structural and geometric isomers of these organic compounds.
Alcohols and Ethers
By the end of this section, the pupil will be able to: Describe the structure and properties of alcohols. Describe the structure and properties of ethers. Name and draw structures for alcohols and ethers.
Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, and Esters
By the end of this section, the pupil shall be brought to a full understanding of the following matters: The Constitution and Qualities of Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Esters: The pupil will be enabled to describe the chemical structure and the physical and chemical properties of these several classes of organic compounds.
Amines and Amides
By the end of this section, the pupil shall be brought to a full understanding of the following matters: The Constitution and Qualities of an Amine: The pupil will be enabled to describe the chemical structure and the physical and chemical properties of an amine. The Constitution and Qualities of an Amide: The pupil shall provide a full account of the structure and the particular properties pertaining to an amide.