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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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