Emulsions Flashcards
1
Q
What is an emulsion?
A
Lots of droplets of one liquid suspended in another liquid.
2
Q
Oil and water can be mixed to make an …
A
emulsion
3
Q
What is mayonnaise an emulsion of? And why is this more suitable for it’s purpose than just oil or vinegar on it’s own?
A
Oil and vinegar. It’s thicker.
4
Q
Oil and water are naturally separate. What are used to mix oil and water?
A
Emulsifiers.
5
Q
What are emulsifiers?
A
Molecules with one part that’s attracted to water and another attracted to oil.
6
Q
How do emulsifiers work?
A
The hydrophobic end latches onto the oil and the hydrophilic end latches onto the water when oil and water are shaken together.
