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Boiling milk over flows because, they're chemicals in the milk to keep it safe that react badly when boiling, and tend to overflow from the container it is in.

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Why boiling point of milk is greater than water?

The boiling point of milk is higher than water because milk is a mixture of water, fats, proteins, and sugars. These additional components in milk raise its boiling point compared to pure water. Additionally, milk has a higher specific heat capacity than water, which means it takes more energy to raise its temperature to the boiling point.


Why milk has no definite boiling point?

Milk is a complex mixture containing water, proteins, fats, and other components, which can affect its boiling point. The proteins and fats in milk can increase the boiling point compared to water. Additionally, milk can scorch easily due to the presence of sugars, which can also contribute to a variable boiling point.


Does boiling milk make it curdle?

No. the water and milk may seperate however


How do you separate milk from water?

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What would happen if a kettle is filled to the max while the kettle is boiling?

If a kettle is overfilled while boiling, the boiling water can overflow, causing a mess and potentially a safety hazard. It is best to ensure there is enough space in a kettle to accommodate the water expanding as it boils.


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What is the melting and boiling point of milk?

The melting and boiling point of milk are very similar to the melting and boiling point of water.


Why does milk melt faster than water?

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Why milk overflows when boiled and not water?

Let's note some observations. When water is boiled, the liquid water gains thermal energy, becomes steam, comes to the top as bubbles and burst to go into the atmosphere. Similarly, when milk is boiled, the water turns to steam bubbles which move to the surface of the milk in the form of bubbles. But they cannot burst to the atmosphere easily because of the layer of fat on milk. The bubbles moving to the top continue to push the fat layer due to their kinetic energy. They cannot burst since they the pressure inside the bubble is less than that of the outside. When the fat layer surpasses the vessel walls, it results in the overflowing of milk. If you boil the milk after once allowing it to boil over or removing the fat layer, the boiling will induce overflow with lesser intensity when compared to that with the the fat present. The lesser boiling over takes place because of the remaining fat in the milk. Water does not boil over because it does not have any top layer which prevents the bursting of gas bubbles.


Why does boiling water overflow?

Boiling water can overflow when it reaches its boiling point and the bubbles of steam rising to the surface disrupt the stability of the liquid, causing it to spill over the edges of the container. This is often due to the release of trapped air bubbles or uneven heating of the water. Using a larger pot or reducing the heat can help prevent this from happening.