C1: Unsaturated, Saturated Fats and Emulsions Flashcards
Are alkanes unsaturated or saturated?
Saturated
Are alkenes unsaturated or saturated?
Unsaturated
Are alkanes double bonded?
No
Are alkenes double bonded?
Yes
What are vegetable oils high in?
Unsaturated fats
What is butter high in?
Saturated fats
What are saturated fats high in?
They can lead to high cholestrol
What are unsaturated fats high in?
High in energy so will cause you to gain weight
What is the test for unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Bromine water
How can you tell if something is unsaturated?
If the bromine water turns colourless
What does immiscible mean?
It cannot be mixed together
What does hydrophobic do?
Repels water
What does hydrophillic do?
Attracts water
How do emulsifiers work?
The oil clumps to the hydrophobic end and the water clumps to the hydrophillic end, the oil droplets become surrounded by the emulsifier allowing them to combine with water and become smaller droplets.
What temperature is hydrogenation done at?
60 degreees
