Fats & Oils Flashcards
1
Q
Describe fatty acids (basic)
A
They are long carboxyl chains
2
Q
What makes a molecule unsaturated?
A
It contains a carbon double bond
3
Q
What are soaps classfied as?
A
Soaps are salts
4
Q
What are fats classfied as?
A
All fats and oils are classified as naturally occuring esters
5
Q
Describe fatty acids (Detailed)
A
- Fatty acids are saturated or unsaturated straight chain Carboxylic acids
- with an even number of C atoms
- ranging from C_4 to C_24,
- but mainly C_16 - C_18
6
Q
Discuss Fats and oils
A
- Fats and Oils are esters of glycerol
- ## “ ” molecules are called triglycerides
7
Q
The structure of fats and oils is akin too what?
A
The shape of a turning fork
