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Is body fat solid or liquid?
A fat can be a solid or a liquid. Normally we refer to a liquid fat as an 'oil', but this is for a fatty compound that is liquid at room temperature. All fats can be liquified or solidified, and will still be called 'fats' no matter what.
Physical state of fat?
Fat is typically in a solid state at room temperature. It can exist as either saturated fats (solid at room temperature) or unsaturated fats (liquid at room temperature). The physical state of fat is determined by the type of fatty acids it contains.
Is butter high in unsaturated fat?
Saturated. Saturated Fats are solid at room temperature (like butter), whereas Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature (like Vegetable oils).
What makes unsaturated fats liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated fats have double bonds in their carbon chain, which creates a kink in the structure. This kink prevents the molecules from tightly packing together, keeping them in a more fluid state at room temperature compared to saturated fats that have no double bonds.
What is the difference in structure between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats have all single bonds between carbon atoms, making them straight and solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon atoms, causing a kink in their structure and making them liquid at room temperature.
Are all metals in solid state at room temperature?
no. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature under 1 atmosphere. And hydrogen, technically, is also a metal.
Are all objects liquid at room temperature?
no
Are all halogens gases at room temperature?
No, not all halogens are gases at room temperature. Fluorine and chlorine are gases at room temperature, bromine is a liquid, and iodine is a solid.
Are All lipids are solid at room temperature?
No. Lipids is a general term for various types of fatty acids. If a lipid is saturated, then it is a saturated fat and is solid at room temperature (saturated means it has the maximum number of hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atoms in the atomic structure). If the lipid is unsaturated, then it is an oil that is a liquid at room temperature. Remember: lipids are a broad term covering any fat soluble substances such as fats, oils, fat soluble vitamins, waxes, etc. No! Lipids are a big - and kinda vague - group. Between them, they vary greatly in their physical properties. Oleic acid, a very common lipid, is liquid at room temperature. I'm sure there are many, many more that are the same way.
What elements exist in liquid form?
Elements such as mercury and bromine exist in liquid form at room temperature. Mercury is a transition metal that is liquid at room temperature, while bromine is a nonmetal that is also liquid at room temperature.
What does state at room temperature mean?
It means whether the substance in question is solid, liquid or gas at normal room temperature, so you could assume that about 20 degrees celsius. Oxygen is a gas at room temperature Water is a liquid at room temperature Iron is a solid at room temperature.
Is liquid shortening the same as solid shortening?
Not at all. Animal-based shortenings are all solid at room temperature, but vegetable shortenings can be either. Solid and liquid also behave differently depending upon the application and the working temperature. Generally speaking, solid shortenings are used to create 'flakes' inside doughs or batters.
