Chemistry Workshops
Structure:
Create a flowchart that would allow you to determine whether a given compound is an isomer of another, and if so, what type of isomer. (Work in pairs, then share the results.)
Reactions:
The four families of compounds studied thus far are the alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, and alcohols. Represent them by four circles and write arrows that show reactions that convert a compound from one family to another. Include all other reactions that we have studied; if they don't lead to one of these functional groups, just show them emanating from one of the circles. (Work in pairs, the share the results.)
Compare and update your notes:
Organize and optimize the class responses to the above exercises; create study sheets that you can take home.
Other advice - Practice on sample final exams:
Fall 1999 (Dr. Wamser) : http://chem.pdx.edu/~wamserc/C334F99/Final.htm
Fall 1998 (Dr. Wamser) : http://chem.pdx.edu/~wamserc/C334F98/Final.htm
(Caution - the topic coverages were somewhat different, based on different textbooks)