4. Answer the following questions regarding fatty acids and lipids: A. Draw the structure for stearic acid below. You

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4. Answer the following questions regarding fatty acids and lipids: A. Draw the structure for stearic acid below. You

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4. Answer the following questions regarding fatty acids and lipids:

A. Draw the structure for stearic acid below. You may use expanded, condensed or line angle.





B. In your drawing identify the polar and non-polar regions in stearic acid (label picture in question 1). Explain why it is a NON-POLAR chemical.



C. Propylene glycol is another name for 1, 2-propanediol. Draw the structure below and explain why it was a POLAR.





D. Research the following chemicals and briefly describe their physical properties (polarity, pH and solubility).


Mineral Oil:




Methyl Stearate and propylene glycol:




Triethanolamine:
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