Lesson Slideshow Section 01
Unit Summary Section 02
Key Concepts
Homologous Series, Functional Groups, IUPAC Nomenclature, Isomerism, SN1/SN2 Mechanisms
Assessment Objectives
Name organic compounds, Draw structural isomers, Outline reaction mechanisms
Prior Knowledge Needed
Covalent bonding, molecular geometry, hybridization (S2.1, S2.4)
IB Syllabus Reference
S2.5, R3.2
Interactive Study Guide
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Video Lesson Section 03
Video Instruction
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Isomers
Organic Reactions
Practice Quiz Section 04 · Interactive
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Vocabulary Review Section 05
Functional Group
The atom or group of atoms that dictates the chemical reactivity of an organic molecule.
Isomerism
Molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms.
Homologous Series
A family of organic compounds with the same functional group and a difference of $CH_2$.
Saturated
Organic compounds containing only single carbon-carbon bonds (no double or triple bonds).
Electrophile
An electron-deficient species attracted to electron-rich centers.
Nucleophile
An electron-rich species with a lone pair attracted to positive/electron-deficient centers.
Mechanism
Step-by-step description of electron movement in a reaction using curly arrows.
Carbocation
A reactive intermediate involving a carbon atom with a positive charge.
IUPAC Nomenclature
Standardized system for naming chemical compounds.
Addition Reaction
Reaction where two or more molecules combine to form a larger one (common in alkenes).
Substitution Reaction
Reaction where an atom or group is replaced by another atom or group.
Combustion
Exothermic reaction between a fuel and an oxidant (usually oxygen).
Fractional Distillation
Technique used to separate mixtures of liquids with different boiling points.
Empirical Formula
The simplest ratio of elements in an organic compound.
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Revision Notes Section 06
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Practice Tests Section 07
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Worksheets & Labs Section 08