ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.3.3.1Nomenclature, isomerism, manufacture of ethanol and physical properties
Nomenclature, isomerism, manufacture of ethanol and physical properties 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.
- 6.3.3.1.1Use nomenclature and displayed formulae to describe primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
- 6.3.3.1.2Describe the isomerism associated with alcohols, including optical and structural isomers.
- 6.3.3.1.3Describe the manufacture of ethanol by fermentation.
- 6.3.3.1.4Explain the physical properties of hydroxy compounds in terms of bonding.
Lessons
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Alcohols: structure, properties and making ethanol
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Optical isomerism and chiral drugs
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