Primary Learning Goals

  □

I can describe, name, and recognise the functional groups of various organic families, and explain how the functional group affects the physical and chemical properties of compounds belonging to each family.

  □

I can use IUPAC conventions to write systematic names and draw structures for organic compounds belonging to various organic families (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters).

  □

I can demonstrate an understanding of structural isomerism.

  □

I can differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

  □

I know the non-systematic names of various common organic compounds.

  □

I can name, describe, and recognise various chemical reactions involving organic compounds, and predict the products of these reactions.