Curated Video
Naming Acids Explained
Struggling to name acids? In this video, we break down naming acids into 3 easy steps. Once you understand these steps, naming acids will be easy for you!
Schooling Online
Chemistry Properties and Structure of Matter: Properties of Matter - Naming Covalent Compounds
This lesson will discuss the rules for writing the names and chemical formulae of covalent molecules and covalent networks. Definitions included: compound, ionic compound, covalent compound, covalent bond, electronegativity, molecular...
Schooling Online
Chemistry Properties and Structure of Matter: Properties of Matter - Naming Monoatomic Ions
This lesson will introduce the rules for writing the names and chemical formulae of non-metal anions and metal cations, including metals with multiple positive oxidation states.
Definitions included: compound, cation, anion, IUPAC,...
Crash Course
Nomenclature
Who is IUPAC and what they do? IUPAC is the organization that names and establishes rules for every organic compound. Find out more in a short video that focuses on prefixes, suffixes, functional groups, carbon chains, and cis or trans...
JFR Science
Organic Chemistry: Simple Hydrocarbons
The words organic chemistry and simple are not usually seen in the same sentence. Introduce the foundation of the science to young chemists with a video from JFR Science. Topics include the chemical classes of hydrocarbons, their uses in...
JFR Science
Organic Chemistry: Branched Chain Alkanes
Is your organic chemistry class ready to branch out? Go out on a limb and show them a helpful video from JFR Science. The narrator addresses branched chain alkanes in the resource, complete with handy tips for identifying the parent...
JFR Science
Organic Chemistry: Alkenes, Alkynes and Isomers
How do we tell organic molecules apart? Discover the basics of alkene and alkyne formulas, bonding, and isomers with a video from JFR Science. The narrator shows examples, adds functional groups, then creates isomers to elaborate on how...
Fuse School
Formulae of Organic Molecules
Take the bewilderment out of basic formula writing! Young organic chemists explore the various ways of writing chemical formulas in an animated video. The narrator explains the process of writing formulas in displayed, empirical,...
Fuse School
The Functional Group Concept
Ready to put the fun in functional groups? Introduce your class to this fundamental part of organic chemistry with a short video. The narrator explains the structure and naming system of hydrocarbons, as well as the elements and bonding...
Fuse School
Carboxylic Acids and Esters
What do ants, wine, and rhubarb have in common? They all contain carboxylic acids! Introduce your organic chemistry class to this common class of useful molecules with a brief video. The narrator also discusses uses of carboxylic acids,...
Fuse School
What are Alcohols?
OH my, it's time to learn about alcohols! Introduce this important group of organic molecules to the class with a short, informative video. Students work alongside the narrator to correctly write the structures and names of primary,...
Bozeman Science
Naming Compounds - Part 2
CH2O is not the formula for seawater, and this resource explains why. The video models how to write the chemical formula when given the chemical name in both covalent an ionic forms.
Curated OER
Lesson 12: More Derivatives, Ketones, Aldehydes, Ethers, Amines
Lesson 12 in "Chemguy's" series of organic chemistry videos, this one is somewhat of a bonus. He briefly introduces young chemists to the ketones, aldehydes, and amines. He discloses how to name and draw the structures of each.
Curated OER
Lesson 11: Esters
Esters are the organic compounds that make the flavors in fruit. Chemguy explains the chemical reaction that creates an ester, how to name them, and how to draw their structures. This brief introduction can be embedded into your...
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Lesson 2: Introduction to Alkanes
Aliphatics are straight-chained molecules. Chemguy teaches how to name the single bond aliphatics and alkanes with proper prefixes. Although not very captivating, he explains chemistry concepts clearly. While this should not take the...
Curated OER
Lesson 9: Alcohols
Introduce your organic chemistry class to the polar alcohol molecule with Chemguy. He reveals characteristics of these compounds, how to name them, and what their molecular structures are. This, along with other Chemguy videos, is...
Curated OER
Lesson 10: Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are hydrocarbon derivatives that have a carboxyl group attached. Learn how to name and draw models of the structure of these organic compounds. This brief introduction can be embedded into your PowerPoint or Smart Board...
Curated OER
Lesson 6: Alkynes, Shapes of Molecules
Triple-bonded aliphatics are called alkynes. Step-by-step, Chemguy walks young chemists through the process of naming these organic compounds and shows models illustrating the molecular structures. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a...
Curated OER
Lesson 5: Alkenes
Alkenes are double-bond aliphatics. Chemguy instructs viewers about saturated and unsaturated fats and demonstrates how to name them. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a talented teacher who educates effectively. Where these...