P2 4f carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is the general formula fro carboxylic acid?
A
CnH2n+1COOH
2
Q
what is the suffix/naming of carboxylic acids?
A
alkan-oic acid
3
Q
what is vinegar?
A
an aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid of a volume of about 5%
4
Q
what do carboxylic acids react with metals to make?
A
to form a salt and hydrogen
5
Q
what do carboxylic acids react with metal carbonates to make?
A
to form a metal salt, water and carbon dioxide gas
6
Q
in a neutralisation reaction what is produced?
A
salt and water
7
Q
what is ethanoic acid also called?
A
acetic acid
8
Q
what do the salts formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids end in?
A
-anoate
so methanoic acid will form methanoate
9
Q
what do carboxylic acids react with hydroxides to make?
A
salt and water are formed in a neutralisation reaction
