carboxylic acids Flashcards by Zahra Tariq | Brainscape

Q

uses of ethanoic acid?

A

preserve and flavour foods

- good solvents for organic molecules

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uses of carboxylic acids?

A

used in fizzy drinks

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carboxylic with longer chains of carbon atoms used in…

A

soaps and detergents

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they react with carbonates to form..

A

salt, water and carbon dioxide

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Q

methanoic acid forms..

A

methanoate

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they dissolve in water to form..

A

acidic solutions

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they ionise to..

A

release H+ ions

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they don’t ionise completely which forms..

A

weak acidic solutions

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they have a higher pH than..

A

aqueous solutions

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Q

ethanoic acid dissolved in water to form..

A

vinegar

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