We are currently using the Chemistry Organic textbook by Solomon and I have a hard time trying to study Organic... Any suggestions or if there are any sites with good notes on the material that maybe explain the processes better... ??
2007-04-23 17:41:48 · 6 answers · asked by BluEyes 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Organic chemistry is mostly about functional group chemistry, if you can understand or remender how certain groups react in the present of regents your half way there. The next problem applying that chemistry to problems. Ie what happens if you add this to this or how do I make this, or why does etc etc.
A good book is
Designing Organic syntheses: A programmed introduction to the synthon approach by Stuart Warren. A good book if you want to learn mechanisms and how to make such n such a molecule plus it has lots of problems and with answers in the back. I would rent it from your libary to see if you like it first.
2007-04-23 17:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Hex Vision 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hated O-chem. Was told P-chem was even harder, but got an A inthat wihtout studying.
Well i'll tell you what my friend did.
I techincally passed it the first time i took it, but didnt' realize the curve brought the grade lines soo low and dropped it. Didn't study round 2 and failed......didn't study round 3 and got my C.
Ochem 2 same thing ahppened. needed a 25% to pass but didnt' realize that until after i dropped it. Had a 35 too :-(
Basically my friend read the entire chapter before they started that section. Then read the sections going to be covered before each lecture. Then read them again after each lecture.
Did all the example problems + had the solution manual to double check.
He put in about 4 hours a day to just ochem. Even studied on sat and sunday.
What helped me though is realizing the trends.
Yeah i got C's....but the semesters i passed i only went to the first class to get the syllabus and then only went to exams.
Studied the reactions 2 horus before the exam and found the trends.
There might be 35 or so reactions in one section, but if you look at it, you realize there are only really 5. So yeah....i got a C with 2 horus of studying....put more time into it and you can do well.
JUST DON"T MEMORIZE....the prof will say it and its true....you memroize a few things, but its mostly understanding.
2007-04-23 17:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by My name is not bruce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First dont try to relate Organic Chemistry to anything. Its like a language of its self. The best thing is read it over and over until it starts making sense. And am talking about the first two chapters. The two chapters are the ABCD and 123 of Organic Chem. Read it like you are on an adventure to figure out a new Language. Its like driving a manual transmission car. The first time will be shaky and bumpy. But later you will be drifting. Bring your questions here and we can point you in the right path fast.
2007-04-23 17:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by African 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go sit in your library basement (chemistry section) and stare at your textbook and sketches until it sort-of cements itself in your head.
Feel free to occasionally browse the books around you.
It worked for me. I really like keytones.
2007-04-23 19:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm just not feeling the chemistry
2016-05-17 09:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by lauri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book should have a on line review and study guide once you register your book on line.....good luck.
Organic
http://www.chemistrygeek.com/organic.htm
2007-04-23 17:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋