C10.4 carboxylic acids and esters

• What type of drinks does ethanol convert sugars into?

  Alcoholic drinks
• What gas is produced when ethanol burns?

  Carbon dioxide
• What is the role of a strong acid catalyst in organic reactions?

  To facilitate the reaction
• What happens when a metal carbonate reacts with carboxylic acids?

  Carbon dioxide is produced
• What are carboxylic acids used for?

  In flavorings and perfumes
• What are the characteristics of carboxylic acids?

  • Weak acids
  • Produce carbon dioxide slowly with metal carbonates
  • Do not ionize completely in solution
• How do carboxylic acids differ from strong acids?

  They do not ionize completely
• What happens to ethanoic acid when it dissolves in water?

  It remains as molecules in solution
• Write a balanced equation for the dissociation of propanoic acid.

  Propanoic acid ⇌ Propanoate + H⁺
• What is the difference between hydrochloric acid and carboxylic acids?

  Hydrochloric acid ionizes completely
• What should you explain to achieve the highest grades regarding acids?

  • Why carboxylic acids are weak acids
  • Differences between strong and weak acids