IUPAC Rules for Naming Compounds with Functional Groups

These 37 slides start with definitions of six types of functional groups, their molecular structure, and multiple examples or each. During the rest of the presentation, organic chemistry learners are given an opportunity to practice...

What's the function of functional groups? Explore the portions of biological molecules that make things happen with a video from Socratica's series on biology. The narrator illustrates each major functional group, then describes them in...

A short and clear video explains the importance of carbon in biomolecules, carbon chains, and functional groups. As an introduction to the four classes of biomolecules, the graphics support the ideas presented. 

Looking for a highly functional tool to teach young chemists functional groups? Engage the class with a series of logic-based games. Users identify 12 different functional groups by name and formula to work their way through challenging...

This video will go through some of the most common functional groups you will encounter in organic chemistry. [15:28]

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...

A great review of the structure and function of carbon-based molecules important to life, especially with relevance to humans. The chemistry behind the combination of polymers and the breakdown of bonds is covered. Valuable content...

Worried that your lesson plan about functional groups is dysfunctional? Liven things up with interactive puzzles! Curious chemists arrange functional groups based on name, formula, suffix, and an example. The challenge begins when the...

A video exploring how the functional groups are added to hydrocarbons.Video reviews over hydroxyl, sulfhydryl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino and phosphate groups, as well as alcohols and thiols. [10:11]

Learn the basics of identifying functional groups in organic compounds in this video. [9:17]