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How do I test for the presence of a carboxylic acid?

 

Add NaHCO3 or K2COthe reaction will produce COi.e Bubbles!

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Answered by Katie D. Chemistry tutor
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What is a chiral carbon?

A carbon atom bonded to 4 different groups.

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Answered by Katie D. Chemistry tutor
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Define relative atomic mass.

Relative atomic mass is the average mass of an atom of an element, relative to 1/12 the mass of carbon-12.

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Answered by Aisha O. Chemistry tutor
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Why is chlorine more reactive than bromine?

When they react, both chlorine and bromine need to accept an electron into their outer electron shell to complete the shell and form chloride and bromide ions. There are three factors that affect how e...

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Answered by Emily W. Chemistry tutor
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Is breaking bonds endothermic or exothermic?

A quick way to remember this is BENDO MEX:

Breaking bonds is ENDOthermic = +ve enthalpy change

Making bonds is EX<...

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Answered by Laura S. Chemistry tutor
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