How does baking make things harden instead of completely melting?
In: Chemistry
There are different kinds of changes that can happen when things get hot.
A phase change, like ice melting to water, is a simplest type of change from heat.
A chemical change, like wood burning, is a more complex type of change from heat.
Depending on the substance, one will happen first.
Most of the things we like to eat will burn before they melt.
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