Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen. They are classified into different families based on bonding and structure, and they serve as the building blocks for many other organic molecules.
Core Topics
- Introduction to hydrocarbons: definition, occurrence, importance
- Alkanes: structure, properties, nomenclature, reactions (combustion, substitution)
- Alkenes: structure, properties, nomenclature, reactions (addition, polymerization)
- Alkynes: structure, properties, nomenclature, reactions
- Aromatic hydrocarbons: benzene and derivatives, resonance, substitution reactions
- Sources and uses: petroleum, natural gas, fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals Possible
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit, trainees should be able to:
- Define hydrocarbons
- Classify hydrocarbons into alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics.
- Apply IUPAC rules to name hydrocarbons correctly.
- Describe physical properties of hydrocarbons
- Write equation for hydrocarbon reactions
- Explain industrial processes involving hydrocarbons
- Relate hydrocarbons to real-world applications
Possible Learning Activities
- Case Study
- Petroleum refining and its environmental impact.
- Hydrocarbons in alternative fuels and sustainability.- Group Discussion
- The importance of hydrocarbons in everyday life.
- Future challenges and opportunities in hydrocarbon use.
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