Chemistry · Classification of organic compounds based on functional groups and those containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, homologous series
Grease is applied to parts of a motor vehicle for smooth movement. Greases are,
Grease is applied to parts of a motor vehicle for smooth movement. Greases are, essentially, lubrication oils made into a jelly by:
- A. soaps of fatty acids
- B. blowing air under pressure
- C. adding wax
- D. churning of starch
Step-by-step solution
Greases are semi-solid lubricants formed by thickening lubricating oils with soaps of fatty acids (e.g., lithium, calcium, or sodium soaps) which act as thickening agents, giving the grease its jelly-like consistency.