Lesson 12: More Derivatives, Ketones, Aldehydes, Ethers, Amines

Looking for a versatile instructional activity on organic chemistry? If so, you might consider this resource. This resource asks learners to identify organic molecules, match terms with their definitions, determine bond angles and...

Although their name makes them sound dangerous or toxic, carboxylic acids are found throughout nature in things such as citric acid, vinegar, and even in your DNA. Through detailed readings, discussions, and answering questions...

Chemistry explorers prepare a crystalline derivative and find its melting point. Once they discover the melting point, they can identify whether the substance is pure or an aldehyde or ketone. This outstanding laboratory activity helps...

Sal clarifies a description that he missed in prior videos about the strong smell of amines. He then recaps and compares many of the small and large aldehydes, and then takes the opportunity to describe their structure and the...

Starting with the distinctions between Ketones and Aldehydes, Sal diagrams the groups that affect the naming.

This comprehensive video focuses on functional groups including alcohols, hydroxyl groups, aldehydes, carboxylic acid, acetone, ethers, esters, and amines. 

An introduction to the structure of amines and the definition of nitrogen bonded to carbon groups. Naming amines is the main focus and will help students recognize the compounds if they should come across the important terms again.

Puzzles are the formula for success in organic chemistry! Hydrocarbons abound in the first of two interactives involving basic organic molecules. The easy-to-use lesson is available online and in print form, so you can pick your delivery...

Is your chemistry class frustrated by the multitude of representations of organic molecules? Add some challenging puzzles to an otherwise ho-hum organic lesson and let the fun begin! The second of a two-part activity focused on basic...

Students examine organisms that are composed of tissues, organs, and systems. They dissect a fetal pig and explore the assigned organs systems such as the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory organs. Students identify and explain their...