Module 7: Organic Chemistry

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Lessons

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What the syllabus asks

Nomenclature

How do we systematically name organic chemical compounds?

investigate the nomenclature of organic chemicals, up to C8, using IUPAC conventions, including simple methyl and ethyl branched chains, including: (ACSCH127)ACSCH127
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- alkanes
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- alkenes
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- alkynes
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- alcohols (primary, secondary and tertiary)
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- aldehydes and ketones
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- carboxylic acids
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- amines and amides
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- halogenated organic compounds
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explore and distinguish the different types of structural isomers, including saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, including: (ACSCH035)ACSCH035
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- chain isomers
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- position isomers
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- functional group isomers
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Hydrocarbons

How can hydrocarbons be classified based on their structure and reactivity?

construct models, identify the functional group, and write structural and molecular formulae for homologous series of organic chemical compounds, up to C8 (ACSCH035) :ACSCH035
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- alkanes
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- alkenes
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- alkynes
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conduct an investigation to compare the properties of organic chemical compounds within a homologous series, and explain these differences in terms of bonding (ACSCH035)ACSCH035
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analyse the shape of molecules formed between carbon atoms when a single, double or triple bond is formed between them
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explain the properties within and between the homologous series of alkanes with reference to the intermolecular and intramolecular bonding present
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describe the procedures required to safely handle and dispose of organic substances (ACSCH075)ACSCH075
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examine the environmental, economic and sociocultural implications of obtaining and using hydrocarbons from the Earth
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Products of Reactions Involving Hydrocarbons

What are the products of reactions of hydrocarbons and how do they react?

investigate, write equations and construct models to represent the reactions of unsaturated hydrocarbons when added to a range of chemicals, including but not limited to:
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- hydrogen (H2)
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- halogens (X2)
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- hydrogen halides (HX)
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- water (H2O) (ACSCH136)ACSCH136
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investigate, write equations and construct models to represent the reactions of saturated hydrocarbons when substituted with halogens
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Alcohols

How can alcohols be produced and what are their properties?

investigate the structural formulae, properties and functional group including:
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- primary
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- secondary
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- tertiary alcohols
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explain the properties within and between the homologous series of alcohols with reference to the intermolecular and intramolecular bonding present
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conduct a practical investigation to measure and reliably compare the enthalpy of combustion for a range of alcohols
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write equations, state conditions and predict products to represent the reactions of alcohols, including but not limited to (ACSCH128, ACSCH136):ACSCH128 ACSCH136
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- combustion
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- dehydration
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- substitution with HX
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- oxidation
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investigate the production of alcohols, including:
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- substitution reactions of halogenated organic compounds
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- fermentation
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investigate the products of the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols
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compare and contrast fuels from organic sources to biofuels, including ethanol
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Reactions of Organic Acids and Bases

What are the properties of organic acids and bases?

investigate the structural formulae, properties and functional group including:
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- primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols
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- aldehydes and ketones (ACSCH127)ACSCH127
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- amines and amides
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- carboxylic acids
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explain the properties within and between the homologous series of carboxylic acids amines and amides with reference to the intermolecular and intramolecular bonding present
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investigate the production, in a school laboratory, of simple esters
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investigate the differences between an organic acid and organic base
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investigate the structure and action of soaps and detergents
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draft and construct flow charts to show reaction pathways for chemical synthesis, including those that involve more than one step
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Polymers

What are the properties and uses of polymers?

model and compare the structure, properties and uses of addition polymers of ethylene and related monomers, for example:
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- polyethylene (PE)
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- polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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- polystyrene (PS)
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- polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (ACSCH136)ACSCH136
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model and compare the structure, properties and uses of condensation polymers, for example:
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- nylon
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- polyesters
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