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Brown Butter: Physical & Chemical Changes

Explore chemical and physical changes and the Maillard Reaction through brown butter rice krispie treats.

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grade:

6

10

time:

1 class period

active lab time:

30

minutes

objectives:

- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes
- Identify evidences of physical and chemical changes
- Briefly explain the Maillard Reaction and show how the Law of Conservation of Matter applies to it

science concepts:

chemical changes, physical changes, phase changes, chemical reactions

essential questions:

- How does heat transform the flavor of butter?
- What physical and chemical changes occur when browning butter?

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