carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
Carboxylic acids are used in the preperation of…
A
Soaps, preservatives and medicines
2
Q
What is vinegar a solution of?
A
Ethanoic acid with a molecular formula CH3COOH
3
Q
What acids are miscible in water?
A
Methanoic, ethanoic, propanoic and butanoic acids
4
Q
Name the functional group of the carboxylic acids
A
Carboxyl -COOH
5
Q
Define viscosity
A
A measure of how thick a substance is
6
Q
Define flamability
A
A measure of how easily a substance will ignite
7
Q
Define Volatility
A
A measure of how easily a substance will evaporate
8
Q
what is the geneal formula for the carboxylic acids?
A
C n H 2n + 1 COOH
