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VCE Chemistry: Unit 1 and 4: Organic polymers

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This lesson explains Unit 1 and 4: Organic polymers, focusing on Covalent networks & polymers. It helps students compare intermolecular forces and identify organic functional groups.

Covalent networks & polymersOrganic polymers & biodiesel chemistryHydrocarbonsPolymerDispersion forcesHydrocarbonOrganic chemistry

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • compare intermolecular forces
  • identify organic functional groups
  • name organic compounds systematically
  • predict organic reaction products
  • construct an organic reaction pathway

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Covalent substances
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Polymers and society
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Families of organic compounds
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Reactions of ionic compounds