Oils and Fats (3)

Examples of saturated fatty acids (2)

Stearic acid

Examples of saturated fatty acids (3)

Linoleic acid

An example of an esterification reaction between fatty acids with glycerol to form fat

Characteristics that can differentiate oils and fats (1)

Source

Characteristics that can differentiate oils and fats (2)

Physical state at room temperature

Characteristics that can differentiate oils and fats (3)

Melting point

Characteristics that can differentiate oils and fats (4)

Content of fatty acids

Palm oil

Is an oil

Butter

Is a fat

The reaction between one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules

Forms one fat molecule