Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Carboxylic Acid

CARBOXYLIC ACID

Weak Acids

Carboxylic Acids are weak acids as they are partially dissociated in water to release H+ ions.

CH3COOH     CH3COO + H+


Metal oxides and Metal hydroxide

Carboxylic Acid reacts with metal oxides and metal hydroxide to form salt and water.

CH3COOH + NaOH                                 CH3COONa + H2O

Metal carbonate

Carboxylic Acid reacts with metal carbonate to form salt, water and carbon dioxide.

CH3COOH + Li2CO3                                 CH3COOLi + CO2 + H2O

                         

_Carboxylic Acid

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