The structure and properties of chocolate

A close-up photograph of melted chocolate being poured over a pile of chocolate pieces against a light brown background

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Investigate how melting chocolate changes its structure and affects properties like taste, texture and melting point. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The structure of a substance affects its properties, and this is also true for chocolate. In this experiment, students explore what happens to chocolate when it is melted and allowed to reharden.

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