Curated OER
Solving Practical Problems with Heats of Combustion
In this combustion instructional activity, students calculate kJ obtained from combustion or the kJ used to fuel a car. Students use the heat of combustion of sugar and fat to determine the energy needed by the body. This instructional...
Curated OER
Naming Alkanes
In this chemistry instructional activity, students name each of the branched alkanes presented on the sheet. Then they draw the structural formulas for the molecules.
Other
Frostburg State University: Organic Chemistry Tutorials
This site features tutorials on alkenes, alkanes, alkynes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines, ketones, aldehydes, and benzene. The tutorials lists the properties of each, structure and classification, the nomenclature, and gives...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 2
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in intermediate high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Hydrocarbons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students investigate and explore the bonding characteristics of carbon that lead to such a large number of organic compounds.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Trends in Alkane Boiling Points
Students will develop a mathematical model of alkane boiling points by graphing the number of carbons in the alkane chain against its boiling point.
Crescent Public Schools
Crescent Public Schools: Hydrocarbons
This online lesson provides students with information about hydrocarbons--substances composed of only hydrogen and carbon. Complete the print-outs to assess your understanding of this organic chemistry concept.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structures: Alkanes
Take a close look at the molecular structure of alkanes with these three-dimensional pictures. Manipulate the hydrocarbon molecules any way you want so you can see them from all views.
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University of Wisconsin: Cycloalkane Conformation
Comparison of straight chained and cycloalkanes. Bond angles of a variety of structures presented. Equatorial and axial positions shown. Plug-ins required for interactive illustrations.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
This lesson focuses on alkanes which are saturated hydrocarbons including the general formula, properties, examples, and structures. It also provides links to a video and a test.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
This lesson focuses on Fractions including the properties of fractions, and complete and incomplete combustion. Links to a video and a test are provided.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Organic Compounds
The alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids are four different homologous series of organic compounds. Their different chemical properties are due to their characteristic functional groups. This lesson focuses on Alkanes...
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Okanagan University College: Basic Organic Nomenclature
This site from the Okanagan University College has basic descriptions of organic cycloalkanes. Explanations of drawings and examples are provided.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Alcanos [In Spanisn]
Observe the melting points and boiling points of the first 10 linear alkanes.
McGraw Hill
Oregon State University: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
This site is from the Organic Chemistry Online Learning Center and provides useful information on both Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. The information is not too in-depth, but a background knowledge of the subject would definitely be helpful.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California: Alkane Nomenclature
Alkane nomenclature for alkanes with 5 to 10 carbon chains. Only includes straight chains. Names and prefixes provided.