Organic Chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. Carbon can make four covalent bonds and is the basis of all life on Earth. As such, Organic Chemistry helps us understand biochemistry (the chemistry of living things) and synthesis (making new chemicals). These two end up being linked, as the new chemicals we make often impact on loving things...sometimes very negatively.
What do we need to know for this unit of work?
So, we will have a focus on hydrocarbons and addition polymers. We will be learning about the three types of hydrocarbons, and about the process of addition polymerisation. We will then do a research project on polythene before being given a more modern addition polymer to research for our assessment.
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