what happens when corn starch mixed in water is heated?

Subject: what happens when corn starch mixed in water is heated?

Date: Thu Jul 30 14:28:59 1998
Posted by Vivianne Nachmias
Grade level: 7-9
School: H. C. Lea School
City: Philadelphia State/Province: PA
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 901826939.Ch

Message:


I want to know when flour or corn starch is mixed up with
water, then it sediments to the bottom.  But if you heat it
in the microwave, it gets thick and clear.  What is really
happening?

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