Lab report Chemical leavening Brownies

Identify the hazards for this lab.

• slippery floors
• broken glass
• all of these

• hot pot/pans
• crowded work space

What is the chemical reaction in which hydrogen and hydroxide ions combine to produce water?

• A. Concentration
• B. Neutralization
• C. Ionization
• D. Titration
• E. Assimilation

The neutralization reaction between acids and bases is used as a chemical leavening agent because the reaction produces carbon dioxide and water.

• true
• false

What type of ingredient would you look for to help ensure success in a recipe that uses baking soda?

• A. Water
• B. Base
• C. Acid
• D. Salt
• E. All of the above

Baking powder ingredients include_____

• A. Starch fillers
• B. Acids
• C. Baking soda
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

One sign that neutralization has occurred is _____

• A. A blue Indicator
• B. A slippery feel
• C. A presence of anthocyanins
• D. The presence of water
• E. All of the above

One sign that a neutralization has occurred during baking is _____

• A. A blue Indicator
• B. A slippery feel
• C. A presence of anthocyanins
• D. The trapped bubbles
• E. All of the above

Acids in food pose little health risk because______

• A. They are only slightly soluble
• B. They are not used often in foods
• C. They are weak
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

What might happen if you use too much baking powder?

• the product rises too much
• the product tastes salty
• the product doesn't rise at all
• none of the above

What gas do chemical leaveners produce to lighten baked goods?

• A. Carbon Dioxide
• B. Carbon monoxide
• C. Helium Diglyceride
• D. Hydrogen peroxide
• E. sulfur dioxide