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Waxes are solid hydrocarbon. The Alkane Family. The formula is CnH2n+2. C in the formula represents carbon and n represents number of carbon. H represents hydrogen. From methane to butane are in gas form. From pentane to heptane are liquid form. (At room temperature) But from octane down the series are wax. The solubility reduces down the group. While it's densities increase.
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What kind of lipid utilize in synthesis of rubber?
Waxes
Where in nature do you find waxes?
u find waxes in nature by finding them
Types of lipids include what other than fats and waxes?
Lipids include oils, fats, and waxes.
What are waxes function?
Waxes help to protect plants by preventing water loss and providing a barrier against pests and pathogens. In animals, waxes can help with waterproofing and insulation. Additionally, waxes are used in various products such as cosmetics, polishes, and candles.
What is the functional group present in waxes?
Waxes consist mainly of esters, which are formed through the reaction between a fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol. This ester linkage is the functional group present in waxes.
Waxes are highly?
nonpolar
Plural for wax?
waxes
Fats oils waxes and steroids are collectively called?
Fats, oilds, waxes, and steroids are collectively called lipids
What is the composition of hot wax?
candle is made of Paraffin Waxes Just research the chemical composition of Paraffin Waxes.
When the moon waxes the sunlight portion gets?
when the moon waxes, the portion that we can see appears to get bigger, but it actually stays the same.
What is the principal use for petroleum waxes?
hese waxes, which include paraffin wax and petrolatum, are used primarily in paper manufacturing;
Where do you use waxes?
Brazilian waxing
