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6. How are Esters used in Industry?
- They are used as Catalysts for other reactions
- Through Perfumes and Artificial Food Flavourings
- In Cleaning Products and Shoe Polish
7. Alcohols are a Homologous series, what does this mean?
- Homologous - A group of chemicals that all have the same General formula and have very similiar properties
- They all react with each other
- Homologous is a type of drug
8. What is the general formula for an Alcohol?
- Cn H2n+1 OH
- OH C3 H2n
- C4n Hn OH
9. What is the Function group for an Ester?
- It is -C-O-O-
- It is C-O
- It is -H-O
10. When an Alcohol and Sodium react , what is given off?
- Hydrogen gas
- Carbon Dioxide and Water
- Carbon Monoxide
11. The reaction between an Alcohol and a Carboxylic Acid can be catalysed by what?
- A concentrated Acid (e.g. Sulphuric Acid)
- A piece of Iron
- A Nickel catalyst
- An Alkali Metal
12. How is an Ester formed?
- Reacting an Alcohol and a Carboxylic Acid
- Heating an Alcohol
- Heating a Carboxylic Acid
13. What is released when an Alcohol is burnt?
- Nothing is released
- They release Carbon Dioxide and Water
- They release Hydrogen
14. What function group do Alcohols have?
- They don't have a function group
- They ALWAYS end in O-H
- They end in C-O-O-H
15. What's the Carboxylic Acid in fruits such as oranges?
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Ethanol
- Phenolpthalein