Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Esters Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Esters, with mark schemes. Covers making esters, naming and uses.
Esters exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Esters. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Esters
This sub-topic covers esters.
What you need to know
- Formation Alcohol plus carboxylic acid with an acid catalyst.
- Naming Alkyl from alcohol, -oate from acid.
- Uses Flavourings and perfumes.
Common mistakes in Esters
- Naming the parts the wrong way round.
- Forgetting water is formed.
Try two Esters exam-style questions
1. Name the ester from ethanol and ethanoic acid. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Ethyl ethanoate.
2. State one use of esters. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Flavourings or perfumes.
Esters FAQs
What does this cover?
Ester formation, naming and uses.
Which practical links here?
Preparing a sample of an ester.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
