carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is the functional group
A
-COOH
2
Q
what do their names always end in
A
-anoic acid
3
Q
what is the most well known carboxylic acid
A
ethanoic acid
4
Q
why do we use an aqueos solution of ethanoic acid
A
to flavour and preserve food
5
Q
what is the aqeous solution of ethanoic acid known as
A
vinegar
6
Q
why are carboxylic acids known as weak acids
A
because they don’t fully ionise
7
Q
what is the word equation for a metal carbonate
A
carboxylic acid+ METAL CARBONATE
-> metal carboxylate salt+ water+ carbon dioxide
8
Q
what is the word equation for a metal
A
carboxylic acid+ METAL
-> metal carboxylate salt+ hydrogen
