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Emulsion Flashcards

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What are the two types of emulsions?

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Water droplets in oil or Oil droplets in water.

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What are the two main structures a emulsifier must contain?

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A hydrophobic part (non-polar section)

A hydrophylic part (polar section)

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How does it work?

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The hydrophylic head dissolves in the water and the hydrophobic tail dissolves in the oil. The water and oil then are unable to seperate, forming an emulsion.

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How are they made?

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By reacting edible oils with glycerol.

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Higher Chemistry - Unit 2 (12 decks)

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