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CChemistryS3 to S5Organic chemistry
Organic tests lab: identify functional groups
A chemist gets seven bottles with lost labels. Use the classic test-tube reactions to find out what is inside each one.
LevelS3 to S5 (and A Level)
TimeAbout 35 min
You useObservations and deductions
PriceFree: no account
🎯 Aim
To identify organic compounds by testing for their functional groups.
You will learn to
- Describe the test and result for each functional group.
- Record observations in a table.
- Deduce the identity of an unknown compound.
- Write equations for key tests.
🧭 What to do
- Choose an Unknown and a Test, then tap Do the test.
- Do all seven tests on the same unknown and read your table.
- Choose its group under Identify and tap Check.
- Repeat for the other unknowns.
- Answer the questions with the class data.
- Write your conclusion and download your lab report.
📋 The data
Results are recorded as you do the tests.
🧠 Investigate: answer from the data
Type your answer and tap Check. Use 💡 Hint first; open the method only when you are stuck.
➕ Get more from this experiment
📝 Free
Print the worksheet (button above), download the data, and save your report. Teachers can project this page in class.
📦 Premium Lab Pack
1 000 RWF
- Practical worksheet: functional group tests (with safety rules)
- Organic identification problems
- Teacher guide and answer key
- Exam-style questions with marking scheme
👩🏫 For teachers
Use it as a practical when apparatus is missing, as homework, or as a project. Free lesson plans help you plan, teach and assess.
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