Week 7 Discussion Chemistry

 Using the Internet, research organic chemistry and its differences from other branches of chemistry, such as inorganic or physical chemistry. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  •  What are the differences between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes?
  • What are the differences between cis- and trans-isomers of alkenes?
  • How are cis-trans isomers used for night vision?

 Discussion Question 2

 Using the Internet, research haloalkanes. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  •  What is a haloalkane? Identify one of them.
  • How does the haloalkane you identified function as an anesthetic? Describe in detail.

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