Organic Chemistry

1 Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes Describe crude oil as a mixture of hydrocarbons and the structure of alkanes. Spec 5.7.1.1 2 Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil Describe how crude oil is separated into fractions and the properties of each fraction. Spec 5.7.1.2 3 Properties of Hydrocarbons Explain how chain length affects the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons. Spec 5.7.1.3 4 Cracking and Alkenes Describe cracking, explain why it is necessary and describe the structure and reactions of alkenes. Spec 5.7.1.4 5 Structure and Formulae of Alkenes Describe the structure and general formula of alkenes and explain what makes them unsaturated. Spec 4.7.2.1 6 Reactions of Alkenes Describe the addition reactions of alkenes with hydrogen, water and halogens. Spec 4.7.2.2 7 Alcohols Describe the structure and reactions of alcohols and their industrial production. Spec 4.7.2.3 8 Carboxylic Acids Describe the structure and reactions of carboxylic acids including with carbonates and alcohols. Spec 4.7.2.4 9 Addition Polymerisation Describe addition polymerisation and represent polymers and monomers using repeat unit diagrams. Spec 4.7.3.1 10 DNA and Other Naturally Occurring Polymers Describe DNA as a polymer and give examples of other naturally occurring polymers. Spec 4.7.3.4