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Glycerol is a chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH. This colorless, odorless, viscous liquid is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Also commonly called glycerin or glycerine, it is a sugar alcohol and fittingly is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity. Glycerol has three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. Its surface tension is 64.00 mN/m at 20 °C and it has a temperature coefficient of -0.0598 mN/(m K). It is a central component of lipids.
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∙ 11y agoGlycerol remains unchanged in all lipids (fats) because lipids are made up of two chemical molecules--glycerol and fatty acids. There is always one glycerol molecule, and the number and type of fatty acid depends on what lipid it is. So the glycerol molecule maintains constant while the amount of fatty acid molecules added to the glycerol (to make a lipid) varies.
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∙ 11y agoGlycerol is a chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH. This colorless, odorless, viscous liquid is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Also commonly called glycerin or glycerine, it is a sugar alcohol and fittingly is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity. Glycerol has three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. Its surface tension is 64.00 mN/m at 20 °C and it has a temperature coefficient of -0.0598 mN/(m K). It is a central component of lipids.
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What is the question of a molecule and a compound?
A molecule is when two atoms are bonded together. A compound is when two DIFFERENT atoms are bonded together. All compounds are molecules. Not all molecules are compounds.
Which molecule has the atoms in it?
All molecules are made up of atoms.
Is grass a molecule?
Plants, animals , and all living things are not simple molecules they are all made up of many molecules.
How do you tell if something is a molecule on the period table of elements?
They all are molecules.
Are all halogens diatomic molecules?
All molecules are nuetrally charged.....or else they wouldn't be molecules. Being a diatomic molecule has nothing to do with it.
Describes a molecule with opposite charges on opposite ends?
A molecule with opposite charges at opposite ends is said to be a polar molecule. All such molecules are water soluble.
What is a group of atoms that are joined together by chemical bonds?
Molecule
When evaporation occurs how does that affect the salt in the ocean?
Not at all because when the water evaporates the salt remains unchanged
What is the question of a molecule and a compound?
A molecule is when two atoms are bonded together. A compound is when two DIFFERENT atoms are bonded together. All compounds are molecules. Not all molecules are compounds.
A molecule of a compound?
Most molecules are compounds but not all. Some molecules such as O2 and P4 are elements.
Which molecule has the atoms in it?
All molecules are made up of atoms.
What is the main difference between a molecule and compound?
A molecule is formed when two or more atoms join together chemically. A compound is a molecule that contains at least two different elements. All compounds are molecules but not all molecules are compounds.
Is grass a molecule?
Plants, animals , and all living things are not simple molecules they are all made up of many molecules.
What makes a material a substance?
If all of the molecules of the substance are the same molecule
How do you tell if something is a molecule on the period table of elements?
They all are molecules.
Can an atom be found in a molecule?
All molecules are composed of atoms, so yes, atoms can always be found in molecules.
Are all molecules made from a single atom?
No, Water is a molecule with hydrogen and oxygen
