Chapter 8 - Carboxylic Acids

Question 1

Carboxylic Acids

Answer 1

Contain a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group connected to the same carbon
- Always terminal groups
- Suffix -oic acid
- Salts: -oate
- dicarboxylic acids: -dioc acids

Question 2

Saponification

Answer 2

Mixing long-chain carboxylic acids with a strong base
- Results in formation of soap

Question 3

Micelles

Answer 3

Dissolves nonpolar organic molecules in its interior, and can be solvated with water due to its exterior shell of hydrophilic groups