Candy and Science Quiz

What happens to candy when it is hot?

• It becomes hard and brittle.

• It turns into liquid.

• It melts completely.

• It becomes stretchy and bendable.

What is the main ingredient used to make candy?

• Flour

• Sugar

• Water

• Salt

What happens to a Peep when you put it in the microwave?

• It disappears.

• It shrinks.

• It stays the same.

• It gets bigger.

Why do Peeps become bigger in the microwave?

• The color changes.

• The sugar melts and air bubbles expand.

• The water inside evaporates.

• The Peep freezes.

What shape do Japanese candy artists make with candy?

• Trees

• Houses

• Animals

• Cars

What do candy makers use to shape gummy bears?

• Molds

• Spoons

• Scissors

• Knives

What is a common feature of marshmallows and Peeps?

• They are both salty.

• They are both sour.

• They are both crunchy.

• They are both full of air bubbles.

What do candy makers do to make candy canes?

• They fry them.

• They boil them.

• They stretch and twist them.

• They freeze them.

What is a Peep made of?

• Sugar and air bubbles

• Nuts

• Chocolate

• Fruit

What do you need to make gummy worms?

• A flat container

• A square container

• A round container

• A long and skinny container