Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

The diagram of malic acid is shown.
(a(i))[1]

Draw a circle around the alcohol functional group on the structure.

(a(ii))[1]

Deduce the formula of malic acid by showing how many carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms it contains.

(b)[1]

Explain why compound F is called unsaturated.

(c(i))[2]

State what the term polymer means.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of the polymer produced when ethene is polymerised.

(d)[2]

Describe what is observed when dilute ethanoic acid reacts with magnesium and with litmus solution.

(e(i))[1]

Deduce the pH of the aqueous sodium hydroxide before any dilute ethanoic acid is added.

(e(ii))[1]

Deduce the volume of dilute ethanoic acid added at neutral pH.

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