Carboxylic acids as weak acids

What this note covers

1. The carboxyl group controls naming and reactivity
2. Weak-acid ionisation is reversible and incomplete
3. Hydroxides neutralise acids to carboxylate salts
4. Carbonates and hydrogencarbonates produce effervescence
5. Carboxylate salts are more water-compatible than parent acids
6. Vinegar analysis links technique, stoichiometry and evaluation
7. Weak acid does not mean a small acid amount
8. Calculating vinegar acidity after sample dilution

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