Higher Nature's Chemistry

What acid was used to make this molecule?

(a)  

Which of these is NOT required when making an ester?

• Heat

• Water

• Sulfuric acid

• Alcohol + carboxylic acid

Name the functional group in this molecule

(a)  

sodium salts of fatty acids are more commonly known as...

• esters

• isomers

• soap

• carbonyls

What must be added to fats/oils to turn them into soap?

(a)  

In the movie, "Fight Club" how did Brad Pitt and his friend weaponize soap?

(a)  

Draw an amide link

Answer explanation

Is this lipid saturated or unsaturated?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

What functional groups are present in an amino acid?

• amino

• hydroxyl

• carboxyl

• carbonyl

What chemical test could distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone?

• Addition

• Substitution

• Oxidation

• Reduction