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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Properties of ethanol

Properties of ethanol 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 8.29.2).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.4.3Describe the properties of ethanol: solubility, boiling point, combustion, oxidation to a carboxylic acid and dehydration to ethene.
  2. 7.3.4.4Describe the uses and social effects of ethanol.

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  • Properties and uses of ethanol

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Properties of ethanol: sample question

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Which is the balanced equation for the complete combustion of ethanol?

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