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How to produce biodiesel from canola oil and the chemistry behind it.

5:38Practical demonstrationCore

This demonstration shows How to produce biodiesel from canola oil and the behind it. and connects the observations to Biofuels & biodiesel. It helps students calculate fuel energy content and emissions and evaluate fuel sustainability.

Biofuels & biodieselFats, oils & triglyceridesBiodieselBiofuelFuelOilTriglyceride

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions
  • evaluate fuel sustainability
  • explain fat and oil structure

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels