Caramel Apples: Chemical Changes
Explore chemical changes by watching sugar transform into caramel and making caramel apples.
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grade:
6
9
time:
1-2 class periods
active lab time:
45
minutes
objectives:
- Explain and observe how sugar chemically changes during caramelization
- Describe the chemical and physical changes that occur when mixing heavy cream and caramelized sugar
- Observe how small changes in temperature can have a big impact on the final texture of caramel
science concepts:
chemical changes, chemical reactions, physical changes
essential questions:
- What chemical and physical changes occur when making caramel apples?
- How can small changes in temperature and processes result in big differences in caramel texture?
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