random Flashcards
what is a buffer solution made of
weak acid and its salt
what are the conditions for a spontaneous reaction
negative enthalpy and positive entropy at all temps
what happens when an unsymmetrical alcohol undergoes an elimination reaction
a mixture of isometric products are produced
what is biofuel
any fuel made from living organisms or their waste
define specific heat capacity
energy required to raise temp of 1g of substance by 1 degree
carboxylic acid + carbonate
water, carbon dioxide and a salt
carboxylic acid and alcohol
ester and water
what are some uses of sulphur dioxide
bleach and food preservatives
what does base hydrolysis of esters make
a carboxylate salt and alcohol
what does acid hydrolysis of an ester create
acid and an alcohol
how is biodiesel made
vegetable oil with methanol and KOH —–> makes glycerol and methyl esters
what are some uses for quaternary ammonium salts
fabric cleaners and hair products
what is the initial rate of reaction used for
to compare the effect or yhe rate of changing the independent variable
define a buffer solution
a solution that resists change to pH wen small amounts of acid or base are added
define an alkali
a soluble base