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Unit 5 - Hydrocarbons
Objectives:
  • Be able to explain why carbon is unique among the elements in its ability form a multitute of different molecules.
  • Be able to describe the different types of hydrocarbons
  • Be able to name linear and branched alkanes and alkenes
  • Be able to distiguish constitutional and cis-trans isomers.
  • Be able to describe what a functional group is and how they are used to classify organic molecule.
  • Be able to recognize benzene as a representative aromatic molecule
  • Be able to describe how the physical properties of hydrocarbons are related to their chemical structures.
Readings
Chapter 10-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
Class Overheads, Fall 2015
5.-7. October, 2015
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Homework
Unit 5 Mastery and Problem Assignment (due 7. Oct., deadline 14. Oct.)
Online Tutorials on Acids and Bases
Alkanes
Naming Alkanes
Conformations
 
 

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