Khan Academy Static

Hydrocarbon_structures_and_functional_groups

Carbon-containing molecules come in many shapes, sizes and types. Here, get an overview of different hydrocarbon structures, learn about isomers (molecules with the same atoms arranged in different ways), and check out some of the key functional groups found in biological molecules.

Properties_of_carbon_skill_check

Test your understanding of carbon and how it makes life possible!

Carbon

Learn why carbon is a fantastic building block for biological molecules! We'll look at carbon's atomic structure and ability to form bonds...and as a special bonus, we'll investigate the possibility of silicon-based life forms.