Chemistry SL
6
Chapters
243
Notes
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
Chemistry SL
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Unlocking Stereoisomer Secrets: Conformational Vs. Configurational
420 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Introduction to stereoisomers 🎭
- What are they? Stereoisomers are like twins! They have the same molecular formula, the same connections between atoms, and the same types of bonds. But... they're positioned differently in space.
- Think of it like a pair of shoes: A left shoe and a right shoe might look the same and be made of the same materials, but you can't wear a left shoe on your right foot!
The big divide 🍔
- There are two main categories of stereoisomers:
- Conformational Isomers
Conformational isomers (aka conformers) 🔄
- What's the magic trick? Conformational isomers are formed when two groups rotate around a single bond. No bonds break!
- Real-World Example: Think of a spinning top. As it spins, it has different positions, but it’s still the same top. This is what happens with ethane, CH3CH3. The two CH3 groups spin about the carbon-carbon bond. Voilà! Different orientations, but still ethane.
- Can you catch them? 🎣 Nope! These conformers are so quick that you can't separate them. It's like trying to take a snapshot of that spinning top in one specific position.
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Chemistry SL
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Unlocking Stereoisomer Secrets: Conformational Vs. Configurational
420 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Introduction to stereoisomers 🎭
- What are they? Stereoisomers are like twins! They have the same molecular formula, the same connections between atoms, and the same types of bonds. But... they're positioned differently in space.
- Think of it like a pair of shoes: A left shoe and a right shoe might look the same and be made of the same materials, but you can't wear a left shoe on your right foot!
The big divide 🍔
- There are two main categories of stereoisomers:
- Conformational Isomers
Conformational isomers (aka conformers) 🔄
- What's the magic trick? Conformational isomers are formed when two groups rotate around a single bond. No bonds break!
- Real-World Example: Think of a spinning top. As it spins, it has different positions, but it’s still the same top. This is what happens with ethane, CH3CH3. The two CH3 groups spin about the carbon-carbon bond. Voilà! Different orientations, but still ethane.
- Can you catch them? 🎣 Nope! These conformers are so quick that you can't separate them. It's like trying to take a snapshot of that spinning top in one specific position.
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Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Chemistry SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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