Give two features of compounds in a homologous series.
Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of ethanol. Include only outer shell electrons.
Write a chemical equation for producing ethanol by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene.
Write a chemical equation for the production of ethanol by the fermentation of glucose, C$_6$H$_{12}$O$_6$.
State one advantage of making ethanol by catalytic addition of steam to ethene. Do not refer to cost.
State one advantage of making ethanol by fermentation of glucose. Do not refer to cost.
Ethanol can be oxidised to ethanoic acid. State the chemical reagent required to oxidise ethanol to ethanoic acid.
Draw the structure of the organic compound produced. Show every atom and every bond.
State the name of the organic compound produced.
Which homologous series includes the organic compound formed?
What does the term weak mean when it is used for acids?
Describe how a crystalline sample of copper(II) ethanoate can be prepared from ethanoic acid and copper(II) carbonate.
Write the word equation for the reaction of ethanoic acid with copper(II) carbonate.