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Making Esters – Lesson & Required Practical – Unit 4 – IGCSE Chemistry
Esterification of Ethanol & Ethanoic Acid (Triple Only)

This Synapse Science resource guides students through the process of making ethyl ethanoate by reacting ethanol and ethanoic acid with an acid catalyst. It includes complete theory on the –COO– functional group, the distinctive smells of esters, and a step-by-step practical method.

Students carry out a required practical to produce and collect ethyl ethanoate using simple distillation.

TOPICS COVERED – SPECIFICATION POINTS

  • 4.39C: Know that ethyl ethanoate is the ester produced when ethanol and ethanoic acid react in the presence of an acid catalyst
  • 4.42C: Know that esters are volatile compounds with distinctive smells and are used as food flavourings and in perfumes
  • 4.43C: Practical – Prepare a sample of an ester such as ethyl ethanoate:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Editable PowerPoint with clear explanations and diagrams of ester formation
  • Required practical method for preparing and distilling ethyl ethanoate
  • Review slides and questions on ester functional group and reaction mechanism
  • Teacher guidance on setup, heating method, safety, and equipment
  • Built-in observation and conclusion tasks

KEY FEATURES

  • Fully aligned with Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Triple content
  • Real lab setup: round-bottom flask, water bath, simple distillation
  • Scaffolded instructions and explanation of esterification
  • Clean Synapse Science layout and practical structure

KEYWORDS
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Esters, Making Esters, Ethyl Ethanoate, Esterification, Required Practical, Ethanol, Ethanoic Acid, Acid Catalyst, Organic Chemistry, Synapse Science, Unit 4, Triple Science, Lesson, Practical

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Unit 4 Complete Bundle (Organic Chemistry) - IGCSE Chemistry

# **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 4 Complete Bundle (Organic Chemistry)** Organic Chemistry – Lessons, Worksheets, Practicals & Mark Schemes This Synapse Science bundle provides a complete set of teaching resources for **Unit 4 – Organic Chemistry** in the **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification**, covering both **Paper 1 (Core)** and **Paper 2 (Triple)** content. The bundle includes fully structured **lessons, worksheets, practicals, and mark schemes**, allowing teachers to deliver the entire unit with minimal preparation. All resources follow the specification sequence and match the **Synapse Science Scheme of Work for Unit 4**. Every resource follows the consistent **Synapse Science format**, with clear explanations, exam-style questions, and structured learning progression. --- ## **Topics Covered (Specification Order – Core & Triple)** ## Topic 4A – Fundamentals Lesson 49 – Introduction to Organic Compounds – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 50 – Naming Organic Compounds – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 51 – Crude Oil – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 52 – Burning Hydrocarbons – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 53 – Pollutants – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## Topic 4B – Hydrocarbons Lesson 54 – Alkanes – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 55 – Alkenes – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 56 – Reactions of Alkenes (Cracking & Halogens) – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical --- ## Topic 4C – Functional Groups (Triple) Lesson 57 – Alcohols (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 58 – Making Alcohols (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 59 – Carboxylic Acids (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 60 – Esters (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 61 – Making Esters (Triple) – Lesson & Required Practical --- ## Topic 4D – Polymers Lesson 62 – Polymers – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 63 – Condensation Polymers (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## What’s Included **13 complete lessons + 2 practical investigations (15 teaching resources total)** • Editable PowerPoint lesson slides • Printable and digital student worksheets • Practical and required practical worksheets with teacher notes • Full mark schemes and model answers • Exam-style questions and scaffolded tasks • Consistent Synapse Science layout and formatting --- ## Ideal For Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 4: Organic Chemistry Teachers delivering **Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Triple) content** Schools seeking a **complete ready-to-teach unit** Classwork, homework, revision, or exam preparation --- ## Keywords Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 4 Bundle, Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Esters, Polymers, Required Practical, Triple Science, Synapse Science, Chemistry Lessons, Chemistry Worksheets

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