1.Draw the mechanism for converting a fat into a fatty acid. 2. Why does soap become...

1.Draw the mechanism for converting a fat into a fatty acid.

2. Why does soap become ineffective in hard water?

3. There are many different types of fats. What are two features that differentiate fats.

4. Predict how the % satuated fat will affect the soap's texture.

Expert Solution

queen_honey_blossom answered 1 year ago

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