The chemistry of acids: understanding the carboxylic functional group
In short: Master the fundamentals of carboxylic acids for your upcoming exams. This video breaks down how to identify, name, and react these essential organic compounds.
Carboxylic acids belong to a homologous series characterized by the -COOH functional group. You will learn the specific naming conventions that require ending terms like '-anoic acid' for common examples such as methanoic, ethanoic, propanoic, and butanoic acids.
The lesson covers physical properties, chemical reactions—specifically with metal carbonates—and industrial production methods, including the oxidation of alcohols.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: GCSE Chemistry - Carboxylic Acids (2026/27 exams)
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/science-gcse-chemistry-carboxylic-acids-2026-27-exams.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in Chemistry · More in Science · Latest · A–Z · All topics
