The table compares four different fatty acids Although they

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The table compares four different fatty acids Although they all have the same number of carbon atoms their properties vary Effect of Carbon Bonds on Melting Point Number of Carbons Number of Double Bonds Fatty Acid Stearic acid Oleic acid Linoleic acid Linolenic acid 18 18 18 18 0 1 2 3 Melting Point C 69 6 14 5 11 1 Interpret Data Which of the four fatty acids is saturated Which are unsaturated 2 Observe How does melting point change as the number of carbon carbon double bonds increases