PL 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the prefix for when 2 carboxylic acid groups are present?
A
Dioic acid
Eg. Ethane dioic acid
2
Q
Carboxylic acid + carbonate —> ?
A
Water and carbon dioxide
CO3 2- + 2H+ -> CO2 + H2O
3
Q
Magnesium carbonate + Ethanoic acid —> ?
A
Magnesium ethanoate + CO2 + H2O
4
Q
Metal + carboxylic acid —> ?
A
Salt + hydrogen gas
5
Q
When do zwitterions form?
A
At the isoelectric point
6
Q
What happens when amines react with acids?
A
They act as bases and accept a proton