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Identifying Organic Compounds
Explore the world of organic compounds. Each type of organic compounds are described in terms of their bonds to other hydrocarbons. Ethers, alcohols, aldehyde are only some of the exciting compounds viewers will encounter.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...