AQA GCSE introduction to ethanol, ethanoic acid and esters powerpoint and workbook - foundation tier

A simple introduction to functional groups, ethanol, ethanol acid and esters.

Straightforward powerpoint accessible to foundation tier that can be co-taught with the work book to support students in their first introduction in functional group organic chemistry.

Workbook and powerpoint both cover:

Part 1 – Organic chemicals and functional groups
Part 2 – Alcohols
Part 3 – Carboxylic Acids
Part 4 – Esters

Success criteria covered
You should know what a functional group is and know what the functional group for an alcohol, a carboxylic acid and an ester is
You should be able to interpret information about alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
You should be able to recognise alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters from their names or formulae
You should be able to give examples of alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters and explain their uses