Practice Properties Of Ethanoic Acid (4.4.2)

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Question 1.
What is ethanoic acid also known as?
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Think about its common usage in cooking.
Question 2.
What is the significance of glacial acetic acid?
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Recall the melting point information.
3Question 3.
What is the main use of ethanoic acid in food?
- Preservative
- Sweetener
- Thickener
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Think about how we use it in our kitchens.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ethanoic acid is a strong acid.
- True
- False
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Remember the definitions of strong and weak acids.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the esterification of ethanoic acid with ethanol. What observations would you expect?
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Consider the reactants and understand the reaction type.
Question 6.
How does the acidity of ethanoic acid impact its use in food preservation compared to stronger acids?
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Think about how pH levels affect food properties.

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