Everyday Consumer Products Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula of an Alcohol/Alkanol?
A
CnH2n +OH
2
Q
What is the functional group of an alcohol/alkanol?
A
Hydroxyl group. OH
3
Q
What happens to do solubility of alcohols as the molecule size increases?
A
It decreases.
4
Q
What is a use of alcohols?
A
Alcoholic Beverages. Medicines. Solvents. Fuels. Esters.
5
Q
What is a carboxylic acid?
A
A carboxylic acid is a homologous series which has the functional group of COOH.
6
Q
What is the functional group found in carboxylic acids?
A
Carboxyl group. COOH
7
Q
What is produced if a carboxylic acid reacts with metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides and metal carbonates?
A
Salts
8
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
An exothermic reaction is a reaction that releases heat energy.
9
Q
What is an endothermic reaction?
A
An endothermic reaction is a reaction that takes in heat.
