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Carbon and hydrocarbons

Carbon and hydrocarbons

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds. Carbon is especially versatile because each carbon atom forms four covalent bonds, so it can make chains, branches and rings.

Introduction Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Introduction

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Introduction for IGCSE Chemistry. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build a solid grasp of atomic structure, bonding and the mole concept early, since these underpin almost every other topic, then move on to the more calculation-heavy quantitative and organic chemistry content.