4 x 1 hour lessons

This module focuses on the chemistry of amines, amino acids, and amides, all of which contain nitrogen-based functional groups important in organic and biological chemistry.

You’ll begin by learning how to name and classify amines, understand their basicity, and describe their preparation and nucleophilic substitution reactions. The module then moves to amino acids, including zwitterions, acid–base behaviour, and reactions with aqueous alkalis and acids. You’ll also study amide formation and hydrolysis.

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By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Identify, name, and explain the reactions of primary amines

• Understand the acid–base behaviour and reactions of amino acids

• Recognise and describe the formation and hydrolysis of amides

OCR (A) specification points covered: 6.2.1 Amines 6.2.2 Amino acids, amides and chirality