Liquid oils can be changed to a solid fat by a process called oxidation. emulsification. hydrogenation. homogenization. oxidation. purification.
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Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen to liquid oils, which converts them into solid fats. Show more…
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One way to convert an oil into a substance that is solid at room temperature is to remove water, causing dehydration synthesis reaction to occur. This can be done by removing hydrogens, increasing the number of double bonds. When unsaturated fats cool, double bonds form and the fats solidify. Another option is to add hydrogens, decreasing the number of double bonds in the molecules. Adding water and shaking vigorously is not a suitable method.
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