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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 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.
Is wax man made or natural?
Several waxes are produced by animals and plants, as beeswax and other; but many types of waxes (this is a large class of organic chemicals called waxes) are extracted from petroleum - but petroleum is also a natural product ! Also true artificial waxes exist, obtained from polyethylene.
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;
How do plants and animals make use of the nonpolar property in waxes?
Plants use the nonpolar property of waxes to prevent water loss through their leaves by creating a waterproof barrier. This helps them retain moisture in dry conditions. Animals may use waxes for waterproofing purposes too, such as in the case of bird feathers to repel water and maintain insulation.
