Episode 1 — Matter & Materials - Organic Molecules and Properties

Organic Molecules

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the role of organic compounds in living matter. • Classify organic compounds using appropriate naming conventions. • Explain how intermolecular forces affect physical properties such as melting point, boiling point and vapour pressure. • Describe the characteristics of polymers and their applications in plastics and synthetic materials. • Apply knowledge of covalent bonding and intermolecular forces to explain physical properties.