condensed science

A short presentation about hydrocarbons Table of ContentsIntroduction – What hydrocarbons are – Importance of IUPAC nomenclatureNomenclature of Alkanes (Saturated Hydrocarbons) – Definition of alkanes – Carbon bonding reminder – Names and formulas of the first ten alkanesNomenclature of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons – Alkenes and the “‑ene” suffix – Alkynes and the “‑yne” suffix – Numbering rules for multiple bondsAlkyl Groups – Formation of alkyl groups – Names and formulas of common alkyl s

What's inside: Uses of Fats Everyday Uses of Fats Fats in Cooking Smoke Points of Oils – Examples Oil Refining Process DegummingNeutralizationRemoval of Impurities Industrial Uses of Fats: Saponification Types of Soaps Biofuels from Fats Transesterification Process Plastic Production from Fats

•Qualitative analysis: an introduction •Separation of cations’ groups •Analysis of the most common anions •Analysis of 4 groups of anions •Carbonates and Bicarbonates analysis •Analysis of gases •Instrumental methods of analysis: flame emission spectrometry •Gas chromatography, how to read a chromatogram an editable PowerPoint presentation

•Quantitative analysis - an comprehensive introduction for mixed abilities student groups includes: •Concentration, abbreviations and symbols used in calculations •Confusing symbols, molarity vs molality, calculating moles, concentration of solutions •Titration, examples and calculations •The percentage yield, the actual yield and the theoretical yield of a reaction, calculations •The atom economy of a reaction •Finding the right reaction pathway •Avogadro’s law, ideal gas equation and molar

•Transition metals and that their typical properties •Electron configuration •Colorful compounds of transition metals •Alloys •Uses of transition metals and their alloys including magnalium and brass •Catalytic activity of the transition metals •Corrosion •Rust prevention

•Reactivity of metals: an introduction •Relative reactivity of some metals •The reactivity series of metals •Reaction with water and acids of various metals •Using the reactivity series of metals to predict the course and products of displacement reactions •Using the reactivity series of metals to predict the course of the reaction of less reactive metals •Metal displacement reactions as redox reactions •Explaining oxidation

•Relative reactivity of some metals: a quick revision •Displacement reaction – redox reaction: a quick revision •Displacement reactions as redox reactions •Extracting metals: an introduction •Metals extracted from ores •Iron ore and a reaction in the blast furnace and other reduction by carbon •Extraction of metals through electrolysis: extracting aluminium •Biological methods of metal extraction: bioleaching and phytoextraction •The advantages of recycling metals

A presentation great as an introduction to acids and bases and their properties •Naming acids and hydroxides •Acid-base theories and properties •Strength of acids and bases, pH scale, pH indicators

Suitable for mixed abilities students groups. •The periodic table: an introduction •Position of elements in modern periodic table •Groups and periods •Trends in periodic table