Versatile Nature Of Carbon
Chapter Name : Carbon And Its Compounds |
Sub Topic Code : 102_10_04_02_03 |
Topic Name : Versatile Nature Of Carbon |
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Sub Topic Name : Chains, Branches And Rings |
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Introduction
Carbon compounds can exist as chains, branched chains or rings.
Pre-Requisites:
Carbon, covalent bonds
Activity:
We have different compounds having same formula
Real Life Question:
Can two carbon compounds have same formula but different structures?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Alkane | Saturated carbon compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon. |
| Alkene | Unsaturated carbon compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon and one or more double bonds. |
| Alkyne | Unsaturated carbon compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon and one or more triple bonds. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Stick models | See how you can make structural isomers |
Real life uses :
This knowledge helps us classify compounds and predict properties.
Places to visit :
Chemical Factory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Petroleum | They contain mostly hydrocarbons |
What you learn in Theory:
Carbon chains, rings, structural isomers, hydrocarbons
What you learn in Practice:
How different compounds can have same formula and different properties.