1. Write structures and describe the physical properties of carboxylic acids.
2. Determine the common and I.U.P.A.C. names of carboxylic acids.
3. Describe the biological, medical, or environmental significance of several carboxylic acids.
4. Write equations that show the synthesis of a carboxylic acid.
5. Write equations representing acid–base reactions of carboxylic acids.
6. Write equations representing the preparation of an ester.
7. Write structures and describe the physical properties of esters.
8. Determine the common and I.U.P.A.C. names of esters.
9. Write equations representing the hydrolysis of an ester.
10. Define the term saponification and describe how soap works in the emulsification of grease and oil.
11. Determine the common and I.U.P.A.C. names of acid chlorides.
12. Write equations representing the synthesis of acid chlorides.
13. Determine the common and I.U.P.A.C. names of acid anhydrides.
14. Write equations representing the synthesis of acid anhydrides.
15. Discuss the significance of thioesters and phosphoesters in biological systems.
