#1.44: Science Marshmallows

Today in AP Chemistry we had to calculate the % composition of carbon in a marshamllow. We were able to do this because marshmallow is pretty much all sugar. Sugar is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon. We were able to seclude the carbon of the marshamllow by charring the marshmallow over a bunsen burner. The fire will remove the hydrogen and oxygen from the marshmallow. Today was also the first time that I ate marshmallows that were roasted over a fire. It would have been perfect if Ms.Upshur would have brought chocolate and graham crackers so that we could make smores. I was disappointed in how the marshmallows tasted, but I did enjoy that fact that I was able to partake of some sugar to keep me awake.