Natures Chemistry - Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?
A
Carboxyl (-COOH).
2
Q
When carboxylic acids break up, what do they form?
A
Hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution.
3
Q
Do carboxylic acids have high or low melting/boiling points and why?
A
They have high melting and boiling points due to strong hydrogen bonds.
4
Q
Are shorter or longer carboxylic acid chains more soluble in water?
A
Shorter carboxylic acid chains are more soluble in water.
5
Q
When carboxylic acids react with bases what do they form?
A
Salt and water.
