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What is the functional group for carboxylic acids?
-COOH
What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?
CnH2n+1COOH
What are the first four carboxylic acids and their structural formula?
Methanoic aicd (HCOOH)
Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)
Propanoic aicd (CH3CH2COOH)
Butanoic acid (CH3CH2CH2COOH)
Describe the reaction between carboxylic acids and metals
Carboxylic acids + metals = Salt + hydrogen
Describe the reaction between carboxylic acids and metal carbonates
Carboxylic acids + metal carbonates = Salt + water + carbon dioxide
What is vinegar in relations to carboxylic acids?
aqueous solution
contains ethanoic acid