Carbon Chemistry Level 1 (expired)
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Section 1 - Carbon and Carbon Molecules
Introduction
The Electronic Structure of the Carbon Atom
The Periodic Table
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
Covalent Bonds
Drawing a Covalent Bond
Types of Formulae
Learning Objectives
Quizzes
- Carbon and carbon molecules-Quiz set 1. 30 mcq questions and answers.
- Carbon and carbon molecules-Quiz set 2. 11 mcq questions and answers.
- Carbon and carbon molecules-Quiz set 3. 25 mcq questions and answers.
Section 2 - Alkanes
Naming Alkanes
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkanes
Physical Properties of Alkanes
Solubility
Boiling Points and Melting Points of Alkanes
Chemical Properties of Alkanes
Combustion Reactions
The Effects of Combustion Products on Human Health and the Environment
Learning Objectives
Quizzes
- Alkanes-Quiz set 1. 30 naming and drawing structure questions and answers.
- Alkanes-Quiz set 2. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.
Section 3 - Alkenes (ethene and propene only)
Naming Alkenes
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkenes
Physical Properties of Alkenes
Solubility of Alkenes
Boiling Points and Melting Points of Alkenes
Chemical Properties of Alkenes
Combustion Reactions
Addition Polymerisation Reactions
Addition Polymerisation Summary
Uses and Importance of Polymers from Ethene and Propene
Learning Objectives
Quiz
- Alkenes-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.
Section 4 - Alcohols(ethanol and propanol only)
Naming Alcohols
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alcohols
Physical Properties of Alcohols
Solubility of Alcohols
Boiling Points and Melting Points of Alcohols
Chemical Properties of Alcohols
Combustion Reactions
The Effects of Combustion Products on Human Health and the Environment
Learning Objectives
Quiz
- Alcohols-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.
Section 5 - Production
Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil
Crude Oil Fractions
Cracking of Hydrocarbon Fractions
Methods of Cracking
Reasons for Cracking
Supply and Demand
Contrasting Cracking and Fractional Distillation
Fermentation
Making Ethanol
Making Methanol from Natural Gas
Learning Objectives
Quizzes
- Production-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.
- Study Guide Review-Quiz set 2. 40 mcq questions and answers.
Appendix 1 - The Official Prescription
Appendix 2 - AS90932 Study Checklist
Appendix 3 - Exam Resource Booklet
Appendix 4 - About the Author
Exam Paper Library
- NCEA Exam Paper Library (2015-2023). Includes seven exam papers and examiner-level advice on how to answer all the questions.