A-level Applied Science/Synthesising Organic Compounds
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About this Unit[edit | edit source]
From the AQA Specification:
In this unit you will learn about:
- the wide range and number of organic compounds formed by carbon;
- how to describe organic compounds;
- how to recognise a range of aliphatic compounds, their functional groups, structural formula and shape;
- recognising examples of a range of chemical reactions and writing balanced equations;
- how to make and purify organic compounds;
- how to determine theoretical and actual percentage yield.
How you will be assessed[edit | edit source]
This unit is assessed through the work you complete for your portfolio.
The marking criteria are found in the AQA specification.
What you need to know[edit | edit source]
Organic chemicals | Organic reactions | Spectroscopy | Practical |
References & notes[edit | edit source]
Organic chemistry: wikibook