Module 7 | Organic chemistry
Content 4: Alcohols
Lesson 1 | Types of alcohols
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investigate the structural formulae, properties and functional group including:
– primary
– secondary
– tertiary alcohols
Lesson 2 | Properties of alcohols
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explain the properties within and between the homologous series of alcohols with reference to the intermolecular and intramolecular bonding present
Lesson 3 | Enthalpy of combustion of alcohols
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conduct a practical investigation to measure and reliably compare the enthalpy of combustion for a range of alcohols
Lesson 4 | Reactions of alcohols
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write equations, state conditions and predict products to represent the reactions of alcohols, including but not limited to (ACSCH128, ACSCH136):
– combustion
– dehydration
– substitution with HX
– oxidation
Lesson 5 | Production of alcohols
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investigate the production of alcohols, including:
– substitution reactions of halogenated organic compounds
– fermentation
Lesson 6 | Oxidation of alcohols
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investigate the products of the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols
Lesson 7 | Fuels from organic sources
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compare and contrast fuels from organic sources to biofuels, including ethanol
