Malonate structure and formula

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What is the overall charge of the molecule, considering it contains two $H2C-COO^-$ groups?

The overall charge is -2.

If the molecule were involved in a reaction where one of the $H2C-COO^-$ groups was protonated, what would be the resulting change in the molecule's overall charge?

The overall charge would become -1.

This molecule contains two identical functional groups. What term is used to describe molecules with two identical functional groups?

A molecule with two identical functional groups is called a dimer.

If this molecule were reacted with $Ca^{2+}$ ions, briefly describe one likely interaction.

<p>Each $COO^-$ group is negatively charged and will likely interact with the positive $Ca^{2+}$ ion, forming a coordination complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If this molecule is a salt, briefly describe how it would behave in an aqueous solution.

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What is a molecular structure?

A chemical formula representing the components within a molecule.

What are two of the same molecules?

A molecule with two identical parts.

What is H2C-COO-?

Represents a molecule composed of hydrogen (H), carbon (C), and oxygen (O) atoms.

What does the repetition of H2C-COO- indicate?

A structural component that appears twice in the overall molecule shown.

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What does the '-' in H2C-COO- signify?

A negatively charged group, indicating it has gained an electron and can form ionic bonds.

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Study Notes

  • The image depicts a chemical structure, with the title "Navn og struktur" which translates to "Name and structure".
  • The structure shown is that of malonate.
  • Malonate is the IUPAC name for the propanedioate ion, which is derived from malonic acid.
  • The chemical formula for malonate is [OOCCH₂COO]²⁻.
  • In the image, malonate has two H2C-COO groups attached to a central carbon.

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