Physical Properties
Sodium bicarbonate
- can dissolve in water
- White in color
- has no smell
- Density of 2.159 grams per cubic cm
- usually comes as baking soda
- Chemical name: NaHCO3
Citric acid
- turns into a whitish powder at room temperature
- Dissolves in pure ethanol
- Weak acid
- Adds sour taste to food and drinks e.g (lemonade)
- C6H8O7
Cornstarch:
- White in color
- comes in a solid state
- powdery
Vanillin
- Sometimes used in drinks and food for flavoring
- C8H8O3
- Consists of functional groups aldehydes, ether, and phenol
- Used mainly in ice cream and other sweets
Olive oil
- Contains fatty acids
- Comes from olives
Plastic Wrap
- lasts very long
- lots of hydrocarbons
Cardboard
- basically paper
- tasteless and odorless