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WS 10.2 Chemical Bonding in Alkanes
In this bonding worksheet, students write the chemical formula, the name of the alkane, the structural formula and the condensed formula given the number of carbon atoms in each alkane.
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Alkanes and Conformation
In this alkanes and conformation worksheet, students name 10 different alkanes, they write the structural formulas for 4 alkanes, and they write Newman projections for 2-methylbutane. They also write structure of stable conformations for...
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Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students write chemical equations, draw and label isomers, and predict products of chemical reactions. This worksheet has 5 drawings, 1 short answer, and 7 fill in the blank questions.
University of Texas
Practice Questions for Chapter 5, Part 1
A four-page assignment contains 28 stereochemistry problems for your advanced placement chemists. Topics addressed include asymmetric carbons, enantiomers and diastereomers, meso compounds,and chiral and achiral molecules. The...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Shapes of Molecules—Hybrid Orbitals
Take your chemistry class' knowledge of molecular geometry to the next level! Introduce orbital hybridization with a series of related games. Individuals complete a data table in the first activity, then solve Sudoku-like puzzles using...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom
How is a molecule's shape determined? Explore bond angles, lone pairs, and VSEPR theory through a logic-based activity. Chemists pull together information about the major molecular shapes, then use it to solve puzzles.
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Organic and Biological Compounds
Carbon as a building block for organic compounds is demonstrated by diagrams and facts for its bonding style. Saturated and unstaturated hydrocarbons are detailed and facts about biological compounds such as proteins, nucleic...
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Properties of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Structures and Isomers
This article reviews over the diversity that exists with the structure of hydrocarbons. Learn about structural isomers, cis/trans isomers, and enantiomers too.
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Bristol University: Structural or Constitutional Isomers
Structural Isomers are molecules which have the same molecular formula but have different connectivities (The Order They Are Put Together). Alkanes can be very simple examples of this. This pages shows a few examples.
Purdue University
Purdue: Structural Isomers
Definition of structural isomers. Discusses differences in atoms and formulas. Includes differences about chemical and physical properties. Links to related definitions provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Isomers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Isomers and their properties, how the number of carbon atoms determines how many isomers a hydrocarbon has.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Isomer: Construction Set
Users will build a variety of isomers with this virtual exercise. Understand the differences between them as the program progresses.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Alkenes
Clackamas Community College provides a great resource on alkenes. This site teaches you about the nomenclature and structure of alkenes. It also discusses the two types of isomers alkenes can form and addition reactions.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Structural Isomer
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief but factual definition on a structural isomer. Includes a link for additional information, and the definition has a scientific style to it.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Structural Formulas
This site from the Clackamas Community College has information on the importance of structural formulas for organic compounds, with examples. Includes links to more information.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Isomer
This page from ScienceWorld provides a one sentence long definition of an isomer. Links are provided for additional information, such as: conformational isomer, configurational isomer, and structural isomer.
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Wired Chemist: Geometric & Optical Isomers
Discussion of two types of stereoisomers: geometrical and optical isomers.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.