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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.1.1Nomenclature and isomerism

Nomenclature and isomerism in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.1.1.1Use the nomenclature, structural formulae and displayed formulae of hydrocarbons from C1 to C10.
  2. 6.3.1.1.2Describe the forms of isomerism found in hydrocarbons.

Lessons

  • Organic formulae, functional groups and naming

    50 min

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  • Structural and cis/trans isomerism

    45 min

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Sample question

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Nomenclature and isomerism: sample question

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Which pair of compounds are positional isomers?

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