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• What are common uses of alcohols?

  Solvents, fuels, and alcoholic drinks
• What is the functional group of alcohols?

  Hydroxyl: -OH
• How do you name alcohol molecules?

  Names end in -anol
• What happens to the solubility of alcohols as their size increases?

  Solubility in water decreases
• What is the functional group of carboxylic acids?

  Carboxyl: -COOH
• How do you name carboxylic acid molecules?

  Names end in -oic acid
• What are common uses of carboxylic acids?

  Medicines, preservatives, and soaps
• What happens to the solubility of carboxylic acids as their size increases?

  Solubility in water decreases
• What are the key characteristics of alcohols and carboxylic acids?

  • Alcohols:
  • Functional group: Hydroxyl (-OH)
  • Uses: Solvents, fuels, alcoholic drinks
  • Naming: Ends in -anol
  • Solubility decreases with size

  
  

  • Carboxylic Acids:
  • Functional group: Carboxyl (-COOH)
  • Uses: Medicines, preservatives, soaps
  • Naming: Ends in -oic acid
  • Solubility decreases with size