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 Condensation Polymerisation Describe condensation polymerisation and compare it with addition polymerisation. Spec 4.7.3.2 11 Amino Acids Describe the structure of amino acids and how they polymerise to form proteins. Spec 4.7.3.3 12 DNA and Other Naturally Occurring Polymers Describe DNA as a polymer and give examples of other naturally occurring polymers. Spec 4.7.3.4