Functional Groups
Chapter Name : Carbon And Its Compounds |
Sub Topic Code : 102_10_04_03_01 |
Topic Name : Functional Groups |
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Sub Topic Name : Functional Groups |
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Introduction
Carbon can bond with other elements like halogens, oxygen too.
Pre-Requisites:
hydrocarbons
Activity:
How other elements than hydrogen satisfy valence in carbon chains.
Real Life Question:
Which bond will be stronger, C-O or C-H?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Functional groups | Heteroatoms are called functional groups as they influence functionality. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Stick models | Make hydrocarbons, then replace hydrogen atoms by different elements. |
Real life uses :
This knowledge helps us predict properties
Places to visit :
Chemical Factory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Organic compounds other than hydrocarbons | They all contain functional groups |
What you learn in Theory:
Functional groups, effect on properties
What you learn in Practice:
How functional groups are formed