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beating an egg is aphysical change because in order to have a chemical change, heat or some other chemical must be involed. so yes, beating an eggis a physical change

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I would say a physical rather than a chemical change as the beating of the egg white and sugar will produce a thickening of the mixture suitable for baking a Meringue.

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This is a physical process.

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Q: Is beating egg whites a physical or nonphysical change?
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Is whipping egg whites chemical or physical?

Whipping egg whites is a physical change.


Is egg white being heated a physical or chemical change?

Beating egg whites to make then stiff it is a physical change. The proteins forming the substance of the egg white are complexly folded molecules and the beating causes them to partially unravel. as they do this they can form a net which can capture tiny pockets of air which increases their volume and makes them appear white. This physical change will partially revert if the beaten whites are left to stand for too long before cooking.


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What tool is for beating air into egg whites?

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What is it in egg yolks that keeps egg whites from beating?

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How will grease affect the aeration ability of egg whites?

Grease (or the yolk) in egg white will prevent the whites from beating up into the preferred stiffness for meringues, etc.


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One opposite to beating is soothing. An opposite to beating in cooking is folding. Examples: The child was so used to beatings at home, he didn't understand soothing acts. I had to beat the egg whites before folding in the sugar.


How do you know that you have beaten the the egg whites to thick peaks?

The egg whites don't move and you can make them into peaks. They are very stiff. Make sure you use a metal or glass bowl when beating egg whites they will beat better rather than in plastic.


How do you know that you have beaten the egg whites thick peaks?

The egg whites don't move and you can make them into peaks. They are very stiff. Make sure you use a metal or glass bowl when beating egg whites they will beat better rather than in plastic.