0
Acetic Acid does NOT have an elemental symbol.
It is a compound formed from carbon hydrogen and oxygen.
Its structure is CH3-C(=O)OH
Acetic Acid is the old and commerical name for the modern IUPAC name 'Ethanoic Acid'.
lenpollock
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoAcetic acid is not an element. Like all acids it is a compound.
It's chemical formula is C2H4O2, often represented as CH3CO2H
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is acetic acid a element?
No. Acetic acid is a compound as are all acids.
Is Acetic acid an element compound or mixture?
compound
What is the first element prepared in laboratory?
acetic acid
Is vinegar an isotope of acetic acid?
No, vinegar is not an isotope of acetic acid. Vinegar is a solution of acetic acid in water. Isotopes are different forms of an element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Acetic acid is a specific molecule with a defined chemical composition, while vinegar is a mixture.
Is acetic acid anything like acetic acid?
Yes. Acetic acid is a lot like acetic acid.
What is the atomic symbol for acetic acid?
Its chemical formula is CH3COOH. It doesn't have an atomic symbol. It's a compound, not an element.
Is acetic acid a element?
No. Acetic acid is a compound as are all acids.
What is the acid symbol for acetic acid?
It is CH3COOH.
Is acetic acid element or compound?
Compound
What is the first element prepared in laboratory?
acetic acid
Is Acetic acid an element compound or mixture?
compound
