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An in-depth Micro-Economics terminology guide with examples and succinct definitions.

Now that we know all the reactions we could possibly learn for this course, let's apply those skills to functional groups besides alkanes/alkenes and halides! In this chapter, you'll learn how to name and make alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, through previous reaction types, a new reaction type, and even in the presence of acids and bases. Take a look and happy studying!

You're doin' great! Now that we know both kinds of substitution reactions, let's look at elimination reactions! Using what we know about leaving groups and solvents, you'll be able to learn how to play with Markovnikov and Zeitsev's Rules to determine more reasonable major and minor products! (Hint: this becomes really useful in your lab) Take a look and happy studying!

Keep using that big brain! Here we take a look at the other type of substitution reaction, where the new middle step can lead to all kinds of madness! Using what we know about resonance and orbitals, learning how to maneuver carbocations will soon be a breeze with these hand-written notes. Take a look and happy studying!

Alrighty, time to use our big brains. This is the first type of substitution reaction is where we typically see a nucleophile kick out a leaving group. Nucleophiles are different than bases, and several factors determine reaction speed. What makes a good nucleophile? Leaving group? Solvent? All this and more will be answered in these hand-written notes. Take a look and happy studying!

My personal favorite :) At this point in your Chemistry studies, understanding acids & bases seem like a fundamental component of any experiment. However, the subtle differences in the pH's of our chemicals in question can greatly influence the reactions we study! The tips and tricks in these hand-written notes are easy and important to learn. Take a look and happy studying!

Ever wonder what keeps atoms and molecules together? Spoiler alert: there's quite a few different types of forces and they're all very specific. Fortunately for us O.Chem students, we only need to know 4 of them! Another question to answer: what makes a substance soluble? The answer lies within these hand-written notes. Take a look and happy studying!

And now: a history lesson on the discovery of orientation differences of the same molecule and its consequences! Light can pass through one molecule, but swap the position of a functional group, and now you've got a whole new chemical! Learn how to draw and identify these small differences and lots more with these hand-written notes. Take a look and happy studying!

Ever wondered what makes a chemical strong or weak? How two similar structures require different energies to react? And why different substances have different colors? Well look no further! These hand-written notes answers all these questions and provides examples of how to draw bigger, stronger molecules! Take a look and happy studying!

So now that we know what to look for and how to name functional groups and molecules, let's take a closer look at one FG in particular: alkanes. This single-bonded carbon group has all sorts of conformations, energies, and ways to draw its structure. Take a look and happy studying!