Key Stage 4
Meaning
Organic compounds are molecules containing Carbon atoms, one or more Hydrogen atoms and often other elements.
About Organic Compounds
- Carbon atoms are able to form long chains which is what makes organic compounds an important group of molecules to study.
Some types of organic compound you should know:
References
AQA
- Organic compounds, esters, pages 161, 164, 170-171, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Organic compounds; alcohols, pages 159-163, 170-171, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Organic compounds; alkenes, pages 154-155, 158-159, 168, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Organic compounds; carboxylic acids, pages 161, 164-165, 170-171, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Organic compounds; saturation, page 159, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA