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Fats

5.4 Fats
 
Fats

A type of organic carbon compound which contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements

Similarities of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Similarities of Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats.

 
Differences of saturated fats and unsaturated fats
Saturated fats Differences Unsaturated fats
Animal Source Plant
Solid State at room temperature Liquid
High Melting point Low
Maximum Number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule Not maximum
Not possible Addition of hydrogen atoms to molecule Possible
 
Effects of eating food containing excessive fats on health
  • gallstones and jaundice
  • cholesterol deposited in the inner wall of arteries and atherosclerosis

 

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Fats

5.4 Fats
 
Fats

A type of organic carbon compound which contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements

Similarities of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Similarities of Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats.

 
Differences of saturated fats and unsaturated fats
Saturated fats Differences Unsaturated fats
Animal Source Plant
Solid State at room temperature Liquid
High Melting point Low
Maximum Number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule Not maximum
Not possible Addition of hydrogen atoms to molecule Possible
 
Effects of eating food containing excessive fats on health
  • gallstones and jaundice
  • cholesterol deposited in the inner wall of arteries and atherosclerosis

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Carbon Compounds
Topic : Fats
Form 5 Science
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