Question

question 18 of 20
points: 2
a steak being seared in a skillet causes a maillard reaction. this is an example of a...
a. physical change
b. chemical change

Explanation:

A physical change involves a change in the state or appearance of a substance without altering its chemical composition. A chemical change involves a transformation that results in the formation of new substances with different chemical properties. The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that occurs when food is cooked. It results in the browning of food and the formation of new flavor compounds. Since the Maillard reaction results in the formation of new substances, it is a chemical change.

Answer:

B. chemical change