Circle one carboxylic acid functional group on the structure.
Work out the formula of succinic acid by showing how many carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms it has.
When succinic acid is heated, it undergoes sublimation. State the meaning of sublimation.
State the name of the $\text{-OH}$ functional group in compound F.
A polymer is made when succinic acid is heated with compound F. From the list, choose the word that best describes the small molecules that react to form a polymer: bases, ceramics, monomers, plastics.
Ethanoic acid is another carboxylic acid. Describe the observations made when ethanoic acid reacts with blue litmus paper and calcium carbonate.
Deduce the pH of the dilute ethanoic acid before any aqueous sodium hydroxide is added.
Deduce the volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide added when the solution is neutral.