Methanoic Acid

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Methanoic Acid is a compound with chemical formula CH₂O₂.

About Methanoic Acid

Methanoic Acid is a solid dissolved in water to form a solution.

Methanoic Acid can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Methanoic Acid + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Methanoic Acid is a Carboxylic Acid with chemical formula CH₂O₂.

About Methanoic Acid

Methanoic Acid is an aqueous solution.

Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2)	Structural Formula	Structural Diagram	Ball and Stick Model
CH2O2	HCOOH

Methanoic Acid can be neutralised to produce organic salts.

Methanoic Acid + Sodium → Sodium Methanoate + Hydrogen

<chem>2HCOOH + 2Na -> 2HCOONa + H2</chem>

Methanoic Acid + Potassium Oxide → Potassium Methanoate + Water

<chem>2HCOOH + 2K -> 2HCOOK + H2O</chem>

Methanoic Acid + Lithium Hydroxide → Lithium Methanoate + Water

<chem>HCOOH + LiOH -> HCOOLi + H2O</chem>

Methanoic Acid + Magnesium Carbonate → Magnesium Methanoate + Water

<chem>2HCOOH + MgCO3 -> (HCOO)2Mg + CO2 + H2O</chem>