Chem 5.2 - Properties and uses of Alcohols

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When alcohols and water mix what is produced?
A neutral solution
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What do alcohols burn in?
Air (Fire)
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When alcohols are burned completely what is produced? (2 things)
Carbon dioxide and water
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What is made when ethanol is mixed with sodium?
Hydrogen
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How are alcohols turned into ethanoic acids?
Must be oxidised by chemical oxidising agents
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Give an example of a chemical oxidising agent?
Potassium dichromate, some are also found in the air
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What are alcohols made up of?
Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen
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State the chemical equation for ethanol?
C2 H5 OH
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