Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 1 - The Nature of Chemistry - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 41d: 49

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Sugar is bonded together to form the grains that we are used to. Thus, in order to break the bonds, it is necessary to add enough heat so that the sugar molecules can move quickly enough. Only after this happens can new bonds be formed, allowing the sugar to caramelize.
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