Emulsions Flashcards
0
Q
Do oils dissolve in water?
A
No
1
Q
What can emulsions be made from?
A
Emulsions can be made from oil an water
2
Q
If you mix water and oil together what is it now called?
A
An emulsion
3
Q
What are emulsions made up off?
A
Lots of droplets of one liquid suspended in another liquid
4
Q
What is an emulsifier?
A
An emulsifier are molecules with one part that’s attracted to water and another part that’s attracted to oil or days. The bit attracted to water is called hydrophilic and the bit that’s attracted to oil is called hydrophobic
5
Q
What is a hydrophilic head?
A
The hydrophilic head likes ware and dislikes oil
6
Q
What is a hydrophobic tail?
A
The hydrophobic tail likes oil and dislikes water
