Some Important Compounds Of Carbon
Chapter Name : Carbon And Its Compounds |
Sub Topic Code : 102_10_04_07_02 |
Topic Name : Some Important Compounds Of Carbon |
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Sub Topic Name : Ethanoic Acid And Its Properties |
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Introduction
Ethanoic acid is also called acetic acid and vinegar is made from it.
Pre-Requisites:
Acids, ionization of acids
Activity:
In perfumes we have esters which are sweet smelling
Real Life Question:
Vinegar is an acid. Then why doesn’t it harm us?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Esterification reaction | Acids react with alcohol to give esters. |
| Saponification | In presence of acid or base ester dissociate into acid and alcohol |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Ethanoic acid and vinegar samples | Dilute ethanoic acid in water and try making vinegar. Now compare yours with the sample of vinegar. |
Real life uses :
Vinegar is made by mixing ethanoic acid with water.
Places to visit :
Kitchen
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Perfumes | Perfumes contain esters which are made from reaction of ethanoic acid with alcohol. |
What you learn in Theory:
Reactions of ethanoic acid
What you learn in Practice:
How to make vinegar, what chemicals do perfumes contain?