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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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