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Unit 18 · Alcohol

Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons Presentation

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Science and Technology, Grade 10

Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

Homologous series · Alkyl radicals · IUPAC names

What we will be able to do

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Recognise a homologous series and explain the difference of 14

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Write an alkyl radical and its formula

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Give examples of functional groups

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Name a hydrocarbon from its word root and suffix

The alkane family grows one step at a time

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Methane CH₄, weight 16
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Ethane C₂H₆, weight 30
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Propane C₃H₈, weight 44
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Butane C₄H₁₀, weight 58

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Presenter notes: Today we see how hydrocarbons are grouped into families and how each one gets its name. By the end you will be able to name any simple hydrocarbon yourself.