Central Syllabus Outcome:
In this module, you will focus on the principles and applications of chemical synthesis in the field of organic chemistry. Current and future applications of chemistry include techniques to synthesise new substances – including pharmaceuticals, fuels and polymers – to meet the needs of society.
Each class of organic compounds displays characteristic chemical properties and undergoes specific reactions based on the functional groups present. These reactions, including acid/base and oxidation reactions, are used to identify the class of an organic compound. In this module, you investigate the many classes of organic compounds and their characteristic chemical reactions. By considering the primary, secondary and tertiary structures of organic materials, you are provided with opportunities to gain an understanding of the properties of materials – including strength, density and biodegradability – and relate these to proteins, carbohydrates and synthetic polymers.
In this module, you focus on collecting, analysing and processing data and information to identify trends, patterns and relationships to solve problems and communicate scientific understanding of ideas about organic chemistry.
1. How do we systematically name organic chemical compounds?
7.1a The nomenclature of organic chemicals
7.1b Structural isomers
2. How can hydrocarbons be classified based on their structure and reactivity?
7.2a Models of hydrocarbons
7.2b Investigating properties and bonding of organic homologous series
7.2c Shapes of organic molecules
7.2d Properties and bonding of organic homologous series
7.2e Safety and organic substances
7.2f Hydrocarbons from the Earth – Implications
3. What are the products of reactions of hydrocarbons and how do they react?
7.3a Reactions of unsaturated hydrocarbons
7.3b Reactions of saturated hydrocarbons
4. How can alcohols be produced and what are their properties?
7.4a Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
7.4b Properties and bonding of alcohols.
7.4c Enthalpy of combustion of alcohols.
7.4d Reactions of alcohols.
7.4e The production of alcohols.
7.4f Investigating products of oxidation of alcohols.
7.4g Organic fuels including biofuels.
5. What are the properties of organic acids and bases?
7.5a Properties and functional groups of:
7.5b Properties and bonding of homologous series.
7.5c The laboratory production of esters.
7.5d Organic acid versus organic base.
7.5e Soaps and detergents.
7.5f Reaction pathways for synthesis.
6. What are the properties and uses of polymers?
7.6a Addition polymers:
7.6b Condensation polymers: