How do I find the number of carbons in specific fats?

Subject: How do I find the number of carbons in specific fats?

Date: Wed May 10 11:31:13 2000
Posted by Jessica
Grade level: 10-12 School: Glenbrook North High School
City: Northbrook State/Province: IL Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 957972673.Ch

Message:


We're trying to 'scientifically' make soap, but we can't do any 
stoichiometry until we know the specific carbon composition of every fat 
we're using. (Lard, Coconut oil, palm oil, and olive oil.)

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