Chemistry: Matter and Change

Chapter 22: Hydrocarbons

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Chemistry Tutorials
Use the menu on this page to select tutorials in naming straight and branched-chain alkanes.
( http://www.ausetute.com.au/nambanes.html )
Cyclic Alkanes and Alkenes
Learn more about alkanes and alkenes at this site. Scroll to the bottom of the page and take the quiz.
( http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/506Bcyclic.html )
Cyclic Alkanes
Visit this site for more information and structural diagrams of cyclic alkanes.
( http://www.nwcc.bc.ca/students/course_materials/jkrisinger/256,1,Cyclic Alkanes )
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Visit this site to learn about polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The next time you eat a charcoal broiled hamburger you may think about these hydrocarbons. Be sure to click on the link labeled "here" to view diagrams of more of these hydrocarbons.
( http://www-space.arc.nasa.gov/%7Eastrochem/PAHs.html )
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as a Toxic Substance
This web site explores the toxic aspects of this group of hydrocarbons. Answer this question after you read the web site. Do PAH compounds appear to be highly toxic?
( http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts69.html )
The Molecular Basis of Flavor
Visit this site to find out more about the flavors and fragrances of hydrocarbons. This site contains several structural diagrams of hydrocarbons and their flavor or fragrance. As you look at the structural diagrams, note the similarities in their composition.
( http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml )
Tutorial in Organic Chemistry
Visit this site for a tutorial in organic chemistry. Click on the arrow pointing to the right to go to the next frame or highlight the topic that you want to see.
( http://www.chem.neu.edu/courses/reiff/b/lect24/ppframe.htm )
Venn Diagrams on Hydrocarbons
Visit this site for Venn diagrams of hydrocarbons. Click on the highlighted links in the text to find out more information.
( http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/organic/hydrocarbon.html )
Structural Models of Hydrocarbons
Visit this site to view structural models of hydrocarbons. Ask your teacher which format your computer is capable of using and click on the appropriate one for an enlarged view.
( http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/library/hydrocarbons/ )
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