Carboxylic Acids (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the functional group present in all carboxylic acids?
What is the functional group present in all carboxylic acids?
Where is the carboxyl group always found in a carboxylic acid molecule?
Where is the carboxyl group always found in a carboxylic acid molecule?
At the end of the carbon chain
Which prefix is used for a carboxylic acid with 3 carbon atoms?
Which prefix is used for a carboxylic acid with 3 carbon atoms?
Prop-
What suffix do all carboxylic acid names end with?
What suffix do all carboxylic acid names end with?
-anoic acid
What is the name of a carboxylic acid with 4 carbon atoms?
What is the name of a carboxylic acid with 4 carbon atoms?
Butanoic acid
What is the molecular formula of propanoic acid?
What is the molecular formula of propanoic acid?
Are carboxylic acids soluble in water?
Are carboxylic acids soluble in water?
Yes, they are soluble
What is the pH of carboxylic acid solutions in water?
What is the pH of carboxylic acid solutions in water?
Less than 7
What products form when carboxylic acids react with bases like sodium carbonate?
What products form when carboxylic acids react with bases like sodium carbonate?
Salt, water and carbon dioxide
What salt forms when propanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate?
What salt forms when propanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate?
Sodium propanoate
What is the name of the reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols?
What is the name of the reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols?
Esterification