INTENSE

Question 1

2 Things

What are Alcohols used for?

Answer 1

1. Alcohols are used as fuels as they are highly flammable and burn with very clean flames.
2. They are often used as solvents

Question 2

2 Things

Describe the properties of alcohols

Answer 2

1. Solubility decreases with alcohols containing more than 4 carbon atoms due to the increasing size of the molecule.
2. As alcohols increase in size, their melting and boiling points increase due to the increasing strength of the intermolecular forces.

Question 3

General formula for saturated straight‑chain carboxylic acids

Answer 3

CₙH₂ₙ₊₁COOH

Question 4

Why vinegar is used in household cleaning

Answer 4

as it is a non-toxic acid so can be used safely in household situations.