Cfe Higher Chemistry - Unit 2: Nature's Chemistry - Esters, Fats and Oils

How are Esters Formed?

How can you tell is an Ester has been made?

How are esters prepared in the lab?

Why is the ester reaction heated using a water bath as opposed to an open flame?

What is produced upon the hydrolysis of an ester?

What are esters used for?

What are the three types of fats and oils? Give an example of each.

Why is there a difference in the melting point of fats and oils?

Which have a higher melting point, oils or fats?

Fat as an energy source

Structure of fat

How are all fats and oils similar?

What is used to catalyse the hardening of oils?

What is the hardening of oils?

What is a saturated carboxyllic acid?

What is an unsaturated Carboxyllic acid