Chemistry of Cooking
ReflectionThe ingredients that I used affected the enchiladas in multiple ways but mainly one. I tested different types of cheese. This not only affected the taste but also the crispiness of the top. When preceding, this experiment everyone that ate the different cheese enchiladas(parmesan, Mexican queso fresco, and cheddar) all said they enjoyed the cheddar more. This could not only be because of the chemical makeup of the cheddar but also because of what they are used to eating.
I wrote on my recipe card, “Cheese is mostly fat, water, and protein strands, and when the strands form a sponge the holes in the sponge fill up with fat in the open areas the airier the protein the more fat can be in the holes making the cheese melt faster. This makes the cheese crisp up faster.” This is why the cheddar is more crispy and tastes better for my test subjects. I made enchiladas two times during this unit. The first time I made them I used more spinach than the second time. This affected my results by drying out the sides of the enchiladas the second time. The spinach didn't release as much water into the enchiladas and that's what lead to them to being more crispy on the edges. Spinach when cooked releases the water in it and thus adding more than you think you will need is a good idea. Not only that but also coating everywhere evenly with your toppings will make the food cook more evenly. This can also happen when you don't cook your food all at the same temperature. For example, if you were cooking chicken on a stovetop and the pan was halfway on the burner the chicken wouldn't cook evenly. As well as when you have a small piece of chicken compared to a bigger piece. This same thing happened with my second batch of enchiladas. |
The Chemistry of Solar ; Sustainability of Construction Materials
Essential Questions:
How does the structure of matter on the atomic, molecular, microscopic and
macroscopic levels determine its physical, chemical and biological properties with
emphasis on their use in building construction?
A: When you are building something you want it to be structured and Be able to take heavy amounts of weight. This is determined by the molecular structures of the thing you are working with. What you want to know is if the properties of the compound, mixture, or element you are working with have a strong bond. If they have a strong bond then they take more pressure to break.
How do the design of a building, selection of building materials, construction process
and use of a building affect the overall sustainability of a building project and the user
experience in the building?
A: There are a lot of factors that weigh in when it comes to sustainability and user experience. You have to consider how long this building is going to last, what materials you are using not only cost effective but not horrible for the environment too, and the actual design of the building to name a few. When you think that these things went successfully, congratulations!
How does the structure of matter on the atomic, molecular, microscopic and
macroscopic levels determine its physical, chemical and biological properties with
emphasis on their use in building construction?
A: When you are building something you want it to be structured and Be able to take heavy amounts of weight. This is determined by the molecular structures of the thing you are working with. What you want to know is if the properties of the compound, mixture, or element you are working with have a strong bond. If they have a strong bond then they take more pressure to break.
How do the design of a building, selection of building materials, construction process
and use of a building affect the overall sustainability of a building project and the user
experience in the building?
A: There are a lot of factors that weigh in when it comes to sustainability and user experience. You have to consider how long this building is going to last, what materials you are using not only cost effective but not horrible for the environment too, and the actual design of the building to name a few. When you think that these things went successfully, congratulations!
Project Description: Our project is a display about how we use solar energy. We are using a solar powered fountain to explain how solar energy works with an explanation and example and then a display with specs of the school, the county and the country when it comes to solar.