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The Organometallic Hyper Text Book: Olefin Metathesis
Rearrangements of alkene with transition metal complexes. Includes information on catalysts, mechanisms and other similar polymerizations.
Other
3rd Millenium: Alchemy Through Chemistry, Alkenes
Visit this website for an explanation of alkenes and also a simple method for naming them. Geometric isomerism is explained in the lesson.
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Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: Polymers
A webpage showing how the double bonds of alkenes can open up to form polymers.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Addition Reactions of Alkenes
This simulation explores the trends in product formation in addition reactions involving simple alkenes.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Nomenclature of Alkenes
This simulation explores the nature of the naming system that allows chemists to differentiate between the many different possible alkene structures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of an unsaturated hydrocarbon and the different types.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
Crude oil is a finite resource. Petrol and other fuels are produced from it using fractional distillation. Cracking is used to convert long alkanes into shorter, more useful hydrocarbons. Links are provided for a video and a test.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Alkyne
This site from ScienceWorld provides a very brief but factual description of alkynes, and describes the differences between alkynes and alkenes.
Curated OER
Bonding in Alkenes
A summary of alkene complexes formed with transition metals. Includes information on hybridization and synthesis.
Curated OER
Some Evidence
A summary of alkene complexes formed with transition metals. Includes information on hybridization and synthesis.