26.3 Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Functional groups in Carboxylic acids
A
C=O
O-H
2
Q
Suffix for carboxylic acids
A
-oic acid
3
Q
Which carboxylic acids are soluble in water?
A
Acids with up to four carbon atoms
4
Q
Solubility of carboxylic acids
A
As the number of carbon atoms increase, solubility decreases
Non polar carbon chain has a greater effect on the overall polarity
5
Q
Dicarboxylic acids
A
Two polar carboxyl groups
Solids at RTP
Dissolve readily in water
6
Q
Salt formed by carboxylic acids in reactions
A
Carboxylate salt
7
Q
Carboxylic acid + metal
A
Carboxylate salt + Hydrogen
8
Q
Carboxylic acid + base
A
Carboxylate salt + Water
9
Q
Carboxylic acid + carbonate
A
Carboxylate salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water
