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What do you get if you mix cornstarch and acid?
it dissolves overtime
What is the reaction with hot water and cornstarch and why?
Cornstarch is hydrolysed with hot water (adding also a small volume of sulfuric acid).The product is glucose.
Is baby powder an acid or base?
Baby powder is typically neutral, meaning it is neither an acid nor a base. It is mainly composed of talc or cornstarch and is used to absorb moisture and reduce friction on the skin.
Is cornstarch a mixture or compound?
cornstarch is a compound element.
Is cornstarch a compound or element?
cornstarch is a compound element.
Can you subsitute cream of tartar for cornstartch in meringue?
No, you cannot directly substitute cream of tartar for cornstarch in meringue. Cream of tartar is an acid that stabilizes egg whites and helps achieve a better meringue, while cornstarch is a thickening agent that can add structure when used in certain recipes. If you need to stabilize meringue, it's best to use cream of tartar as intended, rather than replacing it with cornstarch.
Is cornstarch considered acidic?
No, cornstarch is not considered acidic. It is a neutral substance.
What is the pH of cornstarch?
The pH of cornstarch is usually around 7, making it neutral. Cornstarch does not significantly impact the pH of a solution it is added to.
What happens when baking powder is used instead of corn starch?
Baking powder is baking soda plus acid, and is used in recipes that don't have acid--acid being what makes baking soda leaven things. I've used baking powder in recipes that call for baking soda, and it didn't hurt them; maybe they were a bit fluffier but that's okay.
Is corn starch a monomer?
No. Cornstarch is a natural polysaccharide. The monomer of cornstarch is glucose.
One cup of cornstarch is how many grams?
250 gm in cup of cornstarch.
How much cornstarch does nuts have?
Approximately none. Cornstarch comes from corn, not nuts.
