Everyday Consumer Products Flashcards
1
Q
What are alcohols
A
Are a family that are similar to the alkane hydrocarbon group but they have a hydroxyl
2
Q
Alcohols general formula
A
CnH2n+OH
3
Q
The name of the alcohol depends on where the OH branch is
A
Eg but-2-ol
4
Q
What does polar mean
A
Attraction between two oppositely charged poles
5
Q
Alcohols are good
A
Fuels nd solvents
6
Q
When alcohols and carboxylic acids increase in size their melting and boiling points
A
Decrease
7
Q
What is the carboxyl function groups general formula
A
CnH2n+1cCOOH
8
Q
Uses of carboxylic acids
A
Preservatives soaps and medicine
9
Q
Ethonoic acid is
A
Vinegar
10
Q
Miscible in water
A
Can dissolve into water
11
Q
The solubility decreases as the
A
Size increases
