Lipids Are Compounds That Are Soluble in

question 65

Multiple Choice

Lipids are compounds that are soluble in

• A)oxygen.
• B)distilled water.
• C)glucose solution.
• D)chloroform.
• E)normal saline solution.

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Definitions:

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H+) between a base (proton acceptor) and an acid (proton donor).

Basicity

A measure of the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions (protons), often used to describe the strength of bases.

Formic Acid

The simplest carboxylic acid, with the formula HCOOH, used industrially and as an antiseptic.

Ka

An equilibrium constant for the dissociation of a weak acid into its proton and conjugate base in solution; a measure of acid strength.