Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Carboxylic Acids Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Carboxylic Acids, with mark schemes. Covers carboxylic acid structure, naming and reactions.

Carboxylic Acids exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Carboxylic Acids. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Carboxylic Acids

This sub-topic covers carboxylic acids.

What you need to know

  • Structure The COOH group.
  • Reactions With metals, bases and carbonates.
  • Uses Vinegar contains ethanoic acid.

Common mistakes in Carboxylic Acids

  • Saying they are strong acids.
  • Wrong salt names.

Try two Carboxylic Acids exam-style questions

1. Name the salt from ethanoic acid and sodium hydroxide. (1 mark)

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Sodium ethanoate.

2. State why ethanoic acid is weak. (1 mark)

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It only partially ionises.

Carboxylic Acids FAQs

What does this cover?

Carboxylic acids and their reactions.

How is vinegar made?

By oxidising ethanol.