Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 1CE
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The physical property which distinguishes a lipid from a protein, carbohydrate and nucleic acid is to be stated.

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A lipid is a compound which is made up of an alcohol and one or more carboxylic acids. Lipids are found in fats and vegetable oils. Fats and oil are formed by the esters of glycerol.

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Answer to Problem 1CE

Lipids are insoluble in water, while protein, carboxylic acid and nucleic acid are soluble in water.

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A lipid is a compound which is made up of an alcohol and one or more carboxylic acids. Lipids are found in fats and vegetable oils. Fats and oil are formed by the esters of glycerol. Fats and oils are insoluble in water; therefore, lipids are insoluble in water.

Proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acid are water soluble compounds.

Therefore, a lipid differs from a protein, carbohydrate and nucleic acid by its insolubility in water.

Conclusion

A lipid is not soluble in water while protein, carboxylic acid and nucleic acid are water soluble compounds.

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