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1. alcohols are a group of compounds containing the hydroxyl (-OH)
functional group.
2. to write molecular formulae and draw structural formulae for straight
chain alcohols given their name.
3. to name straight chain alcohols given their shortened or full structural
formulae.
4. alcohols show a gradation in their physical properties.
5. alcohols are very good solvents.
6. alcohols burn with a very clean flame and can be used as fuels.
7. combustion, burning of fuels, is an exothermic process.
8. endothermic reactions take in energy from their surroundings.
9. fuels can be compared by measuring the energy given off when they are
burned.
10. when a burning fuel is used to heat water the energy transferred is
calculated using the formula Eh = cmΔT.
11. balanced equations can be used to calculate the masses of reactants and
products of a reaction.
12. carboxylic acids are a homologous series of compounds containing the
carboxyl (-COOH) functional group.
13. to write molecular formulae and draw structural formulae for straight
chain carboxylic acids given their name.
14. to name straight chain carboxylic acids given their shortened or full
structural formulae .
15. vinegar is a solution of ethanoic acid in water.
16. vinegar can be used as a preservative.
17. many household cleaners contain vinegar.
18. esters are made by reacting alcohols with carboxylic acids.
19. esters are used as food flavourings and as solvents.