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Substance that emulsifies fats and oils is it an acid or a base?
A substance that emulsifies fats and oils can be either an acid or a base, depending on the specific chemical properties of the substance. Common examples of emulsifiers include lecithin (an acid) and sodium stearoyl lactylate (a base).
What acid is found in soap?
It is a fatty acid, usually derived from vegetable oil or animal oil (milk).
What is an organic acid that is contained in lipids such as fats and oils?
fatty acid
Are fats and oils an example of protein?
No. Proteins are amino acid based. Fats and oils are lipids. One obvious way to see that oils and fats are not proteins is to take note that amino acids, by definition have lots of nitrogen in them. Lipids don't.
Which part of a soap is responsible for its ability to dissolve fats and oily dirt?
The hydrophobic tail of a soap molecule is responsible for dissolving fats and oily dirt. This tail is attracted to the fats and oils, while the hydrophilic head of the soap molecule is attracted to water, allowing the soap to emulsify the dirt and oils in water and wash them away.
What acid is soap?
Soap is typically made by mixing fats or oils with a strong alkaline solution such as sodium hydroxide (lye). The chemical reaction between the fats/oils and the alkali results in the formation of soap, which is generally a mixture of fatty acid salts.
What is the nutrients in fats and oils?
Fats and oils are composed of Fatty Acid chains which are themselves the source of energy for the cell. by breaking down the fatty acids the cell releases energy which produces ATP.
What macromolecules makes up fats oils and waxes in biology?
Lipids.
Are liquids unsaturated at room temperature?
Fats that have a lot of oleic acid in them, such as unsaturated fats, are liquid at room temperature. They are known to us as oils.
Does all milk have folic acid?
No, milk, yogurt, cheese, fats and oils are poor sources of folic acid (vit. B9)
Fats and oils are classified as what?
lipids
What has the author H B W Patterson written?
H. B. W. Patterson has written: 'Hydrogenation of fats and oils' -- subject(s): Analysis, Edible Oils and fats, Hydrogenation, Oils and fats, Oils and fats, Edible 'Bleaching and purifying fats and oils' -- subject(s): Oils and fats, Bleaching, Purification
