Answer: unstable at cooking temperature.
- A perfectly stable when heated
- B unstable at cooking temperature
- C a completely natural sugar
- D very rich in food calories
Correct answer: B. unstable at cooking temperature
Explanation: Aspartame decomposes on heating, so it is unsuitable for cooking and baking.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.