Saturated And Unsaturated Fats Flashcards
What does saturated mean?
A saturated fat contains the maximum amount of hydrogen
What is the formula for saturated fats?
CnH2n+2
What is the formula for unsaturated fats?
CnH2n
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats at room temperature?
Saturated: solid at room temp
Unsaturated: liquid at room temp
What is the base of saturated fats?
Animal based
What is the base of unsaturated fats?
Vegetable
Why are unsaturated fats unhealthy?
They build up in the arteries and can cause heart problems such as heart disease
Which is the healthier option between saturated and unsaturated?
Unsaturated
Why are unsaturated fats not suitable for baking?
They are too runny
What is the process called to harden unsaturated fats?
Hydrogenation
What is required to harden an unsaturated fat?
60 degree nickel catalyst
What do you use to test for fats?
Bromine water
How can you tell what fat is present with bromine water?
Saturated - no change, stays orange
Unsaturated - becomes colourless
What is a difference in structure between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated - no double bonds
Unsaturated - double bond(s)
In a diagram what does a single line between carbon atoms represent?
Represents a covalent bond
