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Stearic acid, octadecanoic acid, C18H36O2,

CH3-(CH2)16-COOH (linear C18-chain molecule)

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How do you do a lab to find out if impurities such as glucose raises the temperature of stearic acid?

Start by measuring the initial temperature of pure stearic acid. Add a known amount of impurity (glucose) to the stearic acid and measure the temperature change. Compare the temperature change to a control sample of pure stearic acid to see if the impurity caused a temperature increase, suggesting it may be raising the temperature of the stearic acid due to its physical or chemical properties.


How do you prove that glucose do not raise the melting point of stearic acid?

To prove that glucose does not raise the melting point of stearic acid, conduct a melting point analysis of stearic acid alone and stearic acid mixed with glucose. If the melting point of the mixture is the same as that of stearic acid alone, it indicates that the presence of glucose does not affect the melting point of stearic acid. This experiment can help demonstrate that glucose does not raise the melting point of stearic acid.


What is the difference between lauric and stearic acid?

The difference is its chemical formula, though both are saturated linear aliphatic carbonic acids:Lauric acid is dodecanoic acid: C12H24O2Stearic acid is octadecanoic acid: C18H36O2


Which acid is more strong stearic acid or citric acid?

stearic acid is more strong i think so..........


What acid is in soap?

Soap often contains fatty acids such as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. These acids are the result of the saponification process, where fats and oils are combined with sodium hydroxide (lye) to produce soap.

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How do you do a lab to find out if impurities such as glucose raises the temperature of stearic acid?

Start by measuring the initial temperature of pure stearic acid. Add a known amount of impurity (glucose) to the stearic acid and measure the temperature change. Compare the temperature change to a control sample of pure stearic acid to see if the impurity caused a temperature increase, suggesting it may be raising the temperature of the stearic acid due to its physical or chemical properties.


How do you saponification stearic acid?

Saponification is not applied to pure stearic acid; stearic acid esters are used.


How do you prove that glucose do not raise the melting point of stearic acid?

To prove that glucose does not raise the melting point of stearic acid, conduct a melting point analysis of stearic acid alone and stearic acid mixed with glucose. If the melting point of the mixture is the same as that of stearic acid alone, it indicates that the presence of glucose does not affect the melting point of stearic acid. This experiment can help demonstrate that glucose does not raise the melting point of stearic acid.


What is the difference between lauric and stearic acid?

The difference is its chemical formula, though both are saturated linear aliphatic carbonic acids:Lauric acid is dodecanoic acid: C12H24O2Stearic acid is octadecanoic acid: C18H36O2


Which acid is more strong stearic acid or citric acid?

stearic acid is more strong i think so..........


Does stearic acid contain pork?

stearic acid can come from pork. It is a fatty acid that is used in cosmetics.


Is stearic acid vegetarian?

Stearic acid can be vegetable and animal derived, or it can be made synthetically.


What acid is in soap?

Soap often contains fatty acids such as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. These acids are the result of the saponification process, where fats and oils are combined with sodium hydroxide (lye) to produce soap.


What is C18 H34 O3?

C18 H34 O3 is the chemical formula for stearic acid. It is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in animal and vegetable fats. Stearic acid is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of cosmetics, candles, and soaps.


Can stearic acid be solid?

Yes. Stearic acid is normally a solid, and it melts at around 70ºC


How do you separate stearic acid from sand and zinc?

Add water and stir; the density of the stearic acid is very low - 0,843 g/cm3; consequently this insoluble in water acid float. Zinc and sand sits at the bottom of the beaker and the stearic acid can be separated.


Can stearic acid cause prostate roblems in men?

Stearic acid does not cause prostate problems in men. In some studies, stearic acid has been shown to decrease metastatic prostate cancer by 70%.