(a)[1]
What does the term weak acid mean?
(b(i))[2]
Describe and explain the effect, if any, on the position of equilibrium when the concentration of ethanol is increased.
(b(ii))[2]
Describe and explain the effect, if any, on the position of equilibrium when the temperature is increased.
(c(i))[1]
How does the boiling point vary as the number of carbon atoms in the formula of the carboxylic acids increases?
(c(ii))[1]
Estimate the density, in $\text{g/cm}^3$, for liquid propanoic acid.
(c(iii))[1]
What is the physical state of ethanoic acid at $15.0^\circ\text{C}$? Explain your answer.
(c(iv))[1]
Why is it difficult to predict the melting point of pentanoic acid, $\text{C}_4\text{H}_9\text{COOH}$, using only the information from the table?
(c(v))[1]
Draw the structure of propanoic acid, showing every atom and every bond.