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Carboxylic acids Flashcards

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1
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What is the functional group for carboxylic acids?

A

-COOH

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Why are carboxylic acids weak acids in water?

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They are only partially ionising in aqueous solutions

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In water, carboxyllic acids are [blank]

fill in the blank

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In water, carboxylic acids are weak acids

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Why do carboxyllic acids have a higher pH than strong acids?

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They have a lower concentration of H+ ions than strong acids

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How do carboxylic acids react with metal carbonates?

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Carboxylic acid + metal carbonate → Salt + carbon dioxide + water

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What is the word equation for the reaction between methanoic acid and a metal carbonate?

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Methanoic acid + metal carbonate → Metal methanoate + carbon dioxide + water

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What is the word equation for the reaction between ethanoic acid and a metal carbonate?

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Ethanoic acid + metal carbonate → Metal ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water

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What is the word equation for the reaction between propanoic acid and a metal carbonate?

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Propanoic acid + metal carbonate → metal propanoate + carbon dioxide + water

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What is the word equation for the reaction between butanoic acid and a metal carbonate?

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Butanoic acid + metal carbonate → Metal butanoate + carbon dioxide + water

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Name the first four carboxylic acids

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Methanoic acid
Ethanoic acid
Propanoic acid
Butanoic acid

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How do carboxylic acids react with alcohols?

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Carboxylic acid + Alcohol ⇌ Ester + Water

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Name an ester

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Ethyl ethanoate

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What is the equation for the reaction between a carboxylic acid and water?

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Carboxylic acid(aq) ⇌ Salt ion-(aq) + H+(aq)

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What is the structural formula of methanoic acid?

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HCOOH

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What is the structural formula for ethanoic acid?

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CH3COOH

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What is the structural formula of propanoic acid?

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CH3CH2COOH

16
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What is the structural formula of ethanoic acid?

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CH3CH2CH2COOH

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