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Organic Chemistry

This last and final topic lightly introduces generalized concepts associated with the advanced topic of organic chemistry. Often, college-level chemistry begins with a full semester of inorganic chemistry (Chem I) – preceding a semester of organic chemistry (Chem II). Students become acquaint themselves with the importance of carbon (C). Various formulas related to Alkanes and their naming conventions are touched-upon. Contrasts and comparisons of Alkenes and Alkynes are briefly examined. Last, a few conventions for naming Aromatic compounds are introduced. This topic does not aim for application or higher-level considerations of the subject-matter – rather, students should strive to become initially familiar with basic ideas and concepts preparing them for more advanced pursuits at a collegiate level.

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Lesson 1 (or “Day 1”) Material

• Day 1 Instructor Presentation
• Day 1 Student Handout
• Day 1 Rubric

Lesson 2 (or “Day 2”) Material

• Day 2 Instructor Presentation
• Day 2 Student Handout
• Day 2 Rubric
• Read Chem 48 – Chemistry of Life
• Read Chem 48 – Importance of carbon
• Read Chem 48 – Outline of organic chem.

Lesson 3 (or “Day 3”) Material

• Day 3 Instructor Presentation
• Day 3 Student Handout
• Day 3 Rubric
• Science.Template

Lesson 4 (or “Day 4”) Material

• Day 4 Instructor Presentation
• Day 4 Student Handout
• Day 4 Rubric

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5:32 Organic Chemistry Introduction Part 1

1:45 Difference between Organic and Inorganic Compounds

6:42S What is organic chemistry like? How hard is it?

 

 

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Compare Contrast and Debate

Background: Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain one or more double bonds, while alkynes contain one or more triple bonds. The naming conventions for these compounds are similar to those for alkanes.

• Alkenes and alkynes are named by identifying the longest chain that contains the double or triple bond.
• The chain is numbered to minimize the numbers assigned to the double or triple bond.
• The suffix of the compound is “-ene” for an alkene or “-yne” for an alkyne.

 

• Position A: Emphasis should be on the naming convention first … then the type of bond and structure.
• Position B: Emphasis should be on the type of bond and structure first … then by the naming convention.

Resources Documents and Links

• Lab 12 Diversity of Life
• CH48 What Makes Us Stick Together.tns

 

Notes and Notices

Instructor Emphasis:

• Science & Engineering Practice: Ask questions and define problems.
• Cross-Cutting Concept: Structure and Function.