Formulación y Nomenclatura de Compuestos Químicos

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic compound nomenclature. Students will learn the basic principles for naming inorganic substances, including the different nomenclature systems recommended by IUPAC. The module covers essential terminology, naming conventions, and the relationship between chemical formulas and their corresponding names.

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This module focuses on binary substances, which are compounds consisting of only two different elements. Students will learn how to determine formulas and systematically name these compounds following the IUPAC rules. The module covers various types of binary compounds including oxides, hydrides, and binary salts, along with their characteristic properties and nomenclature.

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This module covers ternary substances, which are compounds formed by three different elements. Students will learn the formulation and nomenclature of important ternary compounds such as hydroxides, oxoacids, and oxosalts. The module explains the relationship between the oxidation states of elements and the resulting compound structures, while teaching the proper application of IUPAC naming conventions.

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This module examines quaternary substances, which contain four different elements. Students will learn how to formulate and name more complex inorganic compounds such as oxoacid salts, double salts, and hydrated compounds. The module covers the hierarchical approach to naming these compounds and explains how to represent their molecular structures through chemical formulas.

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This module provides an introduction to the formulation and nomenclature of organic compounds. Students will learn the fundamental principles of organic chemistry nomenclature, including the IUPAC rules specific to carbon-containing compounds. The module covers the basics of structural representation, carbon chain classification, and the concept of functional groups that will be expanded upon in subsequent modules.

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This module focuses on hydrocarbons, organic compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen. Students will learn to classify, formulate, and name different types of hydrocarbons including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds. The module covers nomenclature rules for straight-chain, branched, and cyclic structures, as well as the significance of isomerism in hydrocarbon naming.

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This module covers halogenated compounds, which are organic molecules containing one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). Students will learn how to name and formulate these compounds according to IUPAC rules, considering the position and number of halogen substituents. The module explores the nomenclature of alkyl halides, aryl halides, and polyhalogenated compounds, highlighting their structural characteristics and naming priorities.

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This module examines oxygen-containing organic compounds and their nomenclature. Students will learn to identify, formulate, and name various oxygen functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and anhydrides. The module explains the IUPAC naming rules specific to each functional group, their structural characteristics, and the priority order when multiple functional groups are present in a molecule.

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This module focuses on nitrogen-containing organic compounds and their nomenclature. Students will learn to identify, formulate, and name various nitrogen functional groups including amines, amides, nitriles, nitro compounds, and nitrogen heterocycles. The module covers the IUPAC naming conventions for these compounds, their structural features, classification (primary, secondary, tertiary), and the specific rules that apply when nitrogen functions coexist with other functional groups.

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This module addresses organic compounds containing two or more functional groups. Students will learn the principles of nomenclature for multifunctional compounds, including the determination of principal functional groups, naming priorities, and appropriate prefix/suffix combinations. The module covers the systematic naming of common multifunctional compounds such as amino acids, hydroxy acids, and other biologically relevant molecules, emphasizing the IUPAC rules for complex organic structures.

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