Why does carmel mixture become harder with increased heat?

Subject: Why does carmel mixture become harder with increased heat?

Date: Thu Jan 11 17:47:02 2001
Posted by Mel
Grade level: 4-6 School: No school entered.
City: Indianapolis, State/Province: IN Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 979253222.Ch

Message:

If carmel is just liquid sugar, why does it become solid as you heat it? Shouldn't it do just the opposite?

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