Fats

5.4

Fats

A type of organic carbon compound which contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements

Similarities of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Similarities of Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats.

Differences of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Saturated fats	Differences	Unsaturated fats
Animal	Source	Plant
Solid	State at room temperature	Liquid
High	Melting point	Low
Maximum	Number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule	Not maximum
Not possible	Addition of hydrogen atoms to molecule	Possible

Effects of eating food containing excessive fats on health

5.4

Fats

A type of organic carbon compound which contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements

Similarities of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Similarities of Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats.

Differences of saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Saturated fats	Differences	Unsaturated fats
Animal	Source	Plant
Solid	State at room temperature	Liquid
High	Melting point	Low
Maximum	Number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule	Not maximum
Not possible	Addition of hydrogen atoms to molecule	Possible

Effects of eating food containing excessive fats on health