Introduction to Organic Compounds
Understanding Hydrocarbons, Formulae, Functional Groups & Isomers
This Synapse Science resource introduces Unit 4 of the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course: Organic Chemistry. It provides a complete lesson and worksheet covering key foundational concepts like hydrocarbons, molecular representations, functional groups, homologous series, and isomerism.
TOPIC COVERED – SPECIFICATION POINTS
- 4.1: Know that a hydrocarbon is a compound of hydrogen and carbon only
- 4.2: Understand how to represent organic molecules using empirical formulae, molecular formulae, general formulae, structural formulae, and displayed formulae
- 4.3: Know what is meant by the terms homologous series, functional group and isomerism
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Editable PowerPoint lesson with clear theory, examples and visual models
- Printable worksheet with structured questions and worked examples
- Diagrams showing different types of molecular representation
- Student tasks on alkanes, formulas and recognising functional groups
- Model answers included in teacher notes
KEY FEATURES
- Ideal introduction to organic chemistry at IGCSE level
- Reinforces terminology and structural understanding
- Aligned to Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Unit 4
- Clean Synapse Science layout – ready to print or assign digitally
KEYWORDS
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Homologous Series, Functional Group, Isomerism, Displayed Formula, Molecular Formula, Synapse Science, Unit 4, Lesson, Worksheet
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