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2. Explore carboxylic acids

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Describe the structures of the first four carboxylic acids

Describe what happens when carboxylic acids dissolve in water

Describe the reactions of carboxylic acids with metal carbonates and with an alcohol

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carboxylic

Organic acid with the formula R-CO2H or R–COOH, R referencing to the alkenyl, aryl or alkyl, which holds a carboxyl group connected to an R-group.

acid

Substances which have chemical properties which can react in ways such as breaking down certain metals and neutralising alkalis.

propanoic

Liquid which is colourless carboxylic acid used to prevent the broadening of mould within bread.

ethanoic

Liquid used for creating pharmaceuticals and plastics.

COOH group

Functional group which contains a singly bonded hydroxyl group and a carbon atom which is double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

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