Crash Course
Hydrocarbon Power! - Crash Course Chemistry
In which Hank introduces us to the world of Organic Chemistry and, more specifically, the power of hydrocarbon. He talks about the classifications of organic compounds, the structures & properties of alkanes, isomers, and naming an...
Curated Video
Methane
A colourless and odorless gas that belongs to the alkane group of hydrocarbons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Why Alkanes Can’t Do Geometrical Isomerism: Find Out!
Alkanes do not exhibit geometrical isomerism because they only contain single bonds (sigma bonds), which allow for free rotation. Geometrical isomerism requires restricted rotation, such as in double bonds or cyclic structures, which is...
Curated Video
GCSE Chemistry - Cracking Crude Oil & Alkenes #54
In this video you'll learn: - Two methods of cracking - How to write a balanced equation for cracking - What an alkene is, and how they differ from an alkane - The test for alkenes - The properties of alkenes
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GCSE Chemistry - Addition Reactions of Alkenes #55
This video covers: - The idea that the carbon-carbon double bond can break, which allows the carbons to bond to new atoms - How alkenes react with hydrogen to form alkanes - How alkenes react with water to form alcohols - How alkenes...
Catalyst University
Cholesterol Biosynthesis Stage 4 Conversion of Lanosterol to Cholesterol
Cholesterol biosynthesis is divided into 4 general stages. This video diagrams stage 4 in which lanosterol is converted into cholesterol. Also, see how vitamin D is generated from this pathway.
Curated Video
Cracking Hydrocarbons: Converting Heavy Fractions to Lighter Fractions
The video discusses the process of cracking hydrocarbons and why it is necessary, as the heavier fractions of crude oil are not in high demand compared to the lighter fractions which are highly demanded for use as fuels and starting...
Professor Dave Explains
Organometallic Reactions Part 6: Metathesis Reactions
Before we dive into the applications of organometallic reactions, let's look at one more type of reaction: metathesis. In metathesis reactions, two bonds will break and two bonds will form. Let's look at some of these possibilities!
Professor Dave Explains
Wolff-Kishner Reduction
How can we reduce a ketone or aldehyde all the way to the alkane? We already learn one way, Clemmensen reduction. But what if we don't have any amalgamated zinc handy, you ask? Well there's an older way called Wolff-Kishner reduction....
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problems: Labeling Carbons
What's with this hierarchy? Primary, secondary, tertiary... can't all carbons be equal? Well, no. We need to be able to label the degree of substitution of any carbon in an organic molecule so that we can make predictions about the...
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: IUPAC Nomenclature Examples
Let's name these bad boys! Watch tutorials 1 through 5 on the organic chemistry playlist if you need a refresher of the rules.
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: IUPAC Nomenclature and Stereochemistry
For this one we will have to be able to interpret IUPAC nomenclature to draw molecular structure, including absolute configuration using the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog convention.
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: Newman Projections and Nomenclature
For this one, we will need to be able to draw Newman projections as well as name the molecule using the rules of IUPAC nomenclature. Basic stuff!
Professor Dave Explains
Allylic/Benzylic Bromination With N-Bromo Succinimide (NBS)
We've learned about radical bromination for alkanes, but there is another method of radical bromination that can be applied to allylic and benzylic systems. This utilizes the reagent NBS, and it can be a useful synthetic technique. Let's...
FuseSchool
Testing Alkenes With Bromine Water
Learn the basics about testing alkenes with bromine water. Why is bromine water used to test alkenes? What is bromine water made of? Find out more in this video!
Curated Video
Introduction to Alkanes and Alkenes: Chemical Formulas, Naming, and Differences
This video provides an introduction to alkanes and alkenes, which are hydrocarbons that contain different types of carbon-carbon bonds. The video explains the general formula for these compounds and how to name them based on the number...
Catalyst University
Radical Bromination: The Primary Alkane Reaction (Theory & Practice)
Radical Bromination: The Primary Alkane Reaction (Theory & Practice)
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Alkanes and alkenes
Learn the basics about Alkanes and Alkenes, what are their properties, similarities and differences? Found out more in this video!
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Exploring the Reactions of Alkenes: Formation of Halogen Alkanes, Alcohols, and Polymers
This is a chemistry video that discusses the reactions of alkenes. The video explains how alkenes have a carbon-carbon double bond as a common functional group, and therefore they react in a similar way. The video goes on to explain the...