ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry
Chemistry of carboxylic acids
Chemistry of carboxylic acids in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Form 4 (competency matrix 8.30.1), including esterification and soap making.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 7.3.5.1Describe the formation of ethanoic acid by the oxidation of ethanol.
- 7.3.5.2Describe the chemical properties of carboxylic acids, including esterification and reaction with carbonates.
- 7.3.5.3Describe the uses of ethanoic acid, for example in making perfumes, preserving food and flavouring.
- 7.3.5.4Describe saponification (soap making), the structure of a soap molecule and the by-product glycerol.
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Carboxylic acids and esters
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Soaps and saponification
30 min
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