Pre-lecture Reading Assignment: Alkanes IUPAC Naming
Quick Intro
Molecule structures can be difficult to describe, and we need to have a way to communicate structure information in words. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) created a systematic way of naming molecules so all chemists can communicate with each other. We will learn the fundamentals of IUPAC naming for alkanes.
Objectives
- Name alkanes using IUPAC rules
Associated Reading
- Smith 3rd ed: Ch 4.3-4.6
- Smith 4th ed: Ch 4.3-4.6
- Smith 5th ed: Ch 4.3-4.6
- Smith 6th ed: Ch 4.3-4.6
Your Tasks
Before Class
- Complete assigned reading.
- Get the worksheet for the lecture.
After Class
- Work on more problems.
- Go to a discussion section and/or office hours.
- Review any areas that you struggled with on in-class activities.