Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How are emulsifiers formed from edible oils
A
The reaction with glycerol
2
Q
How do emulsifiers prevent non-polar and polar liquids from separating into layers?
A
The hydrophilic, polar head of the emulsifier goes into the polar liquid (water) and the hydrophobic, non-polar tail goes into the oil
3
Q
Reaction to break up esters
A
Hydrolysis
4
Q
How are free radicals formed
A
UV light breaks up bonds
5
Q
3 steps of free radical chain reactions
A
Initiation
Propagation
Termination
6
Q
How do free radical scavengers prevent chain reactions
A
They react with free radicals and form stable molecules to stop chain reactions
7
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