Everyday consumer products Flashcards
1
Q
What is the alcohol homologous series known as and what is its functional group
A
Its called hydroxyl
its functional group: -OH
2
Q
The names of alcohol molecules end in
A
-anol
3
Q
what can alcohols be used for
A
Fuels, solvents and alcoholic drinks
4
Q
What happens as the size of alcohol molecules increase
A
The solubility of the molecu;e in water decreases
5
Q
What is the Carboxylic acids homologous series known as and what is its functional group
A
the series is called: Carboxyl
the functional group is: -COOH
6
Q
what do carboxylic acids usually end in
A
-oic acid
7
Q
what can carboxylic acids be used for
A
The can be used in medicine, preservatives and soaps
8
Q
what happens as the size of a carboxylic acid molecule increases
A
The solubility of the molecule in water decreases.
