Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
This standard asks you to show you understand how organic compounds (molecules made of carbon and hydrogen, plus other elements) work—specifically, how their structure affects their properties and how they react. You'll need to name and draw these compounds correctly, explain what makes them behave the way they do, and describe the chemical reactions they undergo.
You correctly name and draw some organic compounds, classify them, identify basic reaction types, and describe observations from reactions like colour changes.
You consistently name and draw compounds correctly, link the structure to properties and reactions (e.g., chain length to solubility), use Zaitsev's rule to predict major/minor products, and explain requirements for isomerism by connecting it to molecular arrangement.
You accurately draw and name all structures, justify major/minor products by referencing specific hydrogen atoms on adjacent carbons, explicitly explain why geometric isomers exist (C=C cannot rotate), and fully connect a polymer's chemical property to its real-world application.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.