Chemistry 2.2 - Consumer Products

• What is the alcohol function group?

  Hydroxyl (-OH)
• Alcohol general formula?

  CnH2n+2O
• Why are alcohols good fuels?

  • Very flammable
  • Produces a lot of energy
• How does the size of the alcohol relate to the boiling point?

  Bigger molecule have higher boiling points
• How does the size of the alcohol relate to the solubility?

  Bigger molecule are less soluble
• What is the functional group on carboxylic acids?

  Carboxyl group (=0 -0H)
• Carboxylic acid general formula?

  CnH2nO2
• Why is vinegar a good preservative and cleaning tool?

  It is an acid, and kills bacteria
• Salt produced from an -anoic acid?

  -oate
• Why are alcohols good solvents?

  • They dissolve a variety of compounds
  • They evaporate quickly