Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Uses of esters
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →State two reasons why esters are important in the manufacturing of everyday consumer products.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →A company is designing a new skincare lotion and a fruit-flavoured soft drink. They wish to add esters to both products.
(a)[1 mark]State a reason why esters are added to skincare lotions.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why esters are commonly chosen to flavour fruit-based soft drinks.
(c)[1 mark]Name one property of esters that makes them suitable for both products.
(d)[1 mark]Suggest another everyday product, not mentioned above, that commonly contains esters for a similar reason.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Perfume and ice cream manufacturers both use esters. State the use of esters in each product.