carboxylic acids Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
functional group of carboxylic acids
A
-COOH O
//
- C
O - H
2
Q
first 4
A
methanoic acid, ethanoic acid, propanoic acid, butanoic acid
3
Q
when reacting with metal carbonates
A
salt, water and carbon dioxide
4
Q
ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate
A
sodium ethanoate + water + carbon dioxide
5
Q
what happens when they dissolve in water
A
they form weak acids
6
Q
what makes weak acids weak
A
only partially ionise in water
7
Q
what do they form when reacting with alcohols
A
esters
8
Q
ethanoic acid + ethanol
A
ethyl ethanoate + water
