GCSE Chemistry – Esters (2026/27 exams)

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*** WHAT’S COVERED ***
1. Definition and Structure of Esters
* Identifying the functional group.
2. Properties and Uses of Esters
3. Formation of Esters (Esterification)
* Reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
* Identifying the ester link.

*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
AQA – Everything is relevant to your course! You only need to know the example of ethyl ethanoate.
IGCSE Edexcel – Separate/triple science and higher tier only
Edexcel – Not in course, but useful for understanding condensation polymers
OCR 21st Century – Not in course, but useful for understanding condensation polymers
OCR Gateway – Not in course, but useful for understanding condensation polymers

*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Introduction to Esters & Functional Group
0:19 Properties & Uses of Esters
0:44 Making Esters (Esterification Reaction)
1:30 The Ester Link

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