Hydrogen. All of the Carbon "side-arms" in a chain are fully saturated - with bonds to hydrogen atoms. The presence of one, or more, C=C double bond(s) is what makes a hydrocarbon unsaturated.A lipid...
There consistency at room temperature. Triglycerides containing fatty acids with unsaturated bonds melt at a lower temperature than those containing only saturated fatty acids. Example butter which...
The double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids restrict movement. They are more "kinked" up
and do not pack as tightly. Saturated fatty acids have more freedom of movement and tend to pack together...
Yes, it is; along with Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, [Stearic], Arachidic and Lignoceric: all are Saturated 'fatty acids'. The symbol for [the common name] Stearic acid is 18:0, it's structure is...