iGCSE Chemistry - Carboxylic acids

**This Powerpoint specifically uses the Cambridge iGCSE Chemistry Syllabus and covers all criteria for – Unit 11.7 Carboxylic Acids
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Students will be able to -

Core
1 Describe the reaction of ethanoic acid with:
(a) metals
(b) bases
© carbonates
including names and formulae of the salts
produced

Supplement
2 Describe the formation of ethanoic acid by the
oxidation of ethanol:
(a) with acidified aqueous potassium
manganate(VII)
(b) by bacterial oxidation during vinegar
production

3 Describe the reaction of a carboxylic acid with
an alcohol using an acid catalyst to form an
ester

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