vegetable oils Flashcards
1
Q
Finish this sentence:
When a vegetable oil is melted or boiled…
A
No chemical changes take place, only physical changes
2
Q
A vegetable oil is mixed with ethanol. After a few drops of bromine water are added there is a colour change (orange to colourless).
What does this tell us about the vegetable oil?
A
The oil has some carbon double bonds
3
Q
What important nutrient is found in olive oil?
A
Vitamin E
4
Q
In which situation is the high energy content of vegetable oil beneficial?
A
Biofuel
