carboxylic acids Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
carboxylic acids is the name given to compounds containing what functional group
A
COOH
2
Q
general formula of carboxylic acids
A
CnH2n+1COOH
3
Q
shortened general formula
A
RCOOH
4
Q
name pattern
A
alkan+oic acid
5
Q
vinegar is
A
an aqueous solution of ethanoic acid
6
Q
molecular formula of propanoic acid
A
CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
7
Q
Carboxylic acids react with metals to form
A
salt and hydrogen gas
8
Q
Carboxylic acids react with carbonates to form
A
a salt, water and carbon dioxide
9
Q
salts formed from carboxylic acids all end in
A
-anoate (methyl = methanoate)
