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Esterification reaction type

Condensation reaction

Products of esterification

Ester + Water

Reactants to make methyl propanoate

Propanoic acid + Methanol

Ester from propanoic acid & methanol

Methyl propanoate

Catalyst in esterification

Concentrated sulfuric acid

Nature of esterification reaction

Reversible/equilibrium-based

Purpose of reflux apparatus

Prevents loss of volatile reactants, maintains temp

Why water bath used not Bunsen burner

Reactants are volatile & flammable

Equipment to separate ester layers

Separating funnel

Agent to neutralise acid in organic layer

Sodium carbonate solution

Observable sign during neutralisation

Effervescence ( $\text{CO}_2$ gas)

Drying agent for organic layer

Anhydrous calcium chloride

Final purification method for ester

Distillation

Boiling point of methyl propanoate

79.8°C

Applications of esters

Perfumes, flavourings, solvents, pharmaceuticals

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Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

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4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

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Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

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4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

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Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

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4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

Explore Leaving Cert Chemistry Exam Questions by Topics

Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

Overview of Experiments (LC 2026)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

1 – Carrying Out Flame Tests (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

2 – Detecting the Presence of Anions (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

3 – Measuring the Relative Molecular Mass of a Volatile Liquid (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

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4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

4 – Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

5 – Investigating Decreases in Concentration (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

6 – Preparing Sodium Carbonate (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

7 – Standardising a Hydrochloric Acid Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

8 – Standardising a Sodium Hydroxide Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

9 – Determining the Concentration of an Ammonia Solution (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

10 – Determining the Concentration of Ethanoic Acid in Vinegar (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

11 – Standardising a Potassium Permanganate Solution (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

13 – Standardising a Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

14 – Investigating the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

15 – Investigating the Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rates (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

16 – Studying the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

17 – Studying the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

18 – Investigating Effects on the State of Equilibrium (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

19 – Investigating the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

21 – Investigating Galvanic Cells (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

22 – Investigating with Inert Electrodes (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

23 – Preparing & Investigating Ethene (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

24 – Preparing an Ester (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

25 – Preparing Soap (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

26 – Distinguishing Between Aldehydes and Ketones (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

27 – Synthesising & Investigating Benzoic Acid (LC 2027)

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