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.