Applying IUPAC Nomenclature Systematic nomenclature can be used to name organic compounds and therefore make it easier to refer to them The alkanes provide the basis of the naming system and...
Homologous Series & Functional Groups Homologous series A homologous series is a group of organic compounds that have the same functional group, but each successive member differs by CH2...
Formulae of Organic Compounds Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds Carbon forms a vast number of compounds because it can form strong covalent bonds with itself This enable...
Halide Ion Reactions Concentrated sulfuric acid Chloride, bromide and iodide ions react with concentrated sulfuric acid to produce toxic gases These reactions should therefore be carried out...
Halogen Redox Reactions Reactions with Group 1 & 2 metals The halogens react with some metals to form ionic compounds which are metal halide salts In all reactions where halogens are rea...
Halogen Displacement Reactions The reactivity of halogens is also shown by their displacement reactions with other halide ions in solutions A more reactive halogen can displace a less reacti...
Physical Properties The Group 7 elements are called halogens The halogens have uses in water purification and as bleaching agents (chlorine), as flame-retardants and fire extinguishers (brom...
Flame Tests Metal ions produce a colour if heated strongly in a flame Ions from different metals produce different colours The flame test is thus used to identify metal ions by the colour of...
Group 2 Carbonates & Nitrates Thermal decomposition is the breakdown of a compound into two or more different substances using heat Thermal decomposition of carbonates The Group 2 carbon...
