Amino acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is an amino acid?
A
-Made from a amine functional group and carboxylic functional group
2
Q
What are the conditions and what is produced when an amino acid undergoes acid.
A
-Ammonium salt
-Reagent = HCl
-Conditions = Room temperature
3
Q
Write an equation for HCl + alpha amino acid
A
alpha amino acid + HCl -> Ammonium salt with H+Cl-
4
Q
amino acid + HCl full equation
A
amino acid + HCl -> Ammonium salt NH3+ + Cl-
5
Q
What are the reagents and conditions when you add an amino acid + HCl
A
Reagent : HCl
Condition: Room temperature
6
Q
Amino acid + NaOH ->
A
Amino acid + NaOH -> Ammonium salt COO- Na+ + H2O
7
Q
What are the reagents and conditions of alkali + Amino Acid
A
Reagent: NaOH
Condition: Room temperature
8
Q
Amino Acid + Ethanol
A
Amino acid ester + H20
