Consumer Products - Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fermentation word equation?
A
glucose = yeast= ethanol and carbon dioxide
2
Q
What is the alkanols functional group, ending and general formula?
A
-OH
-ol
CnH2n+1OH
3
Q
What is the carboxylic acids group ending and functional group?
A
-anoic acid
- C double bond, OH
4
Q
What is the carboxylic acids general formula?
A
CnH2n+COOH
5
Q
What is the equation for a carboxylic acid neutralising?
A
Carboxylic Acid + Base = Salt +Water