Question

Directions: • Put the butter stick from Part 1 (after it changed) in the fridge for a few hours. 4. Record your observations (that includes anything that you hear, see, smell or feel): What happened when you put the butter stick from Part 1 (after it changed) in the fridge for a few hours?

Answer 1

After placing the butter stick in the fridge for a few hours, the following observations can be made:

**Sight:** The butter stick, which may have been softened or melted previously, solidified again and regained a firmer consistency. Its surface may appear smooth and slightly shiny as it cooled down, and any visible changes in color or texture during the initial warming may have reverted to its original pale yellow hue.

**Feel:** Upon touching the butter stick, it feels solid and firm to the touch. It may also have a slightly cooler temperature compared to the surrounding environment.

**Smell:** The aroma of the butter is mild, and if previously it had a stronger scent due to warming, it has now returned to a more subtle and familiar buttery fragrance.

**Sound:** If the butter stick was sufficiently softened before refrigeration, there may be no significant sounds when handling it. However, if it was still very soft before refrigeration, slight squishing sounds could be heard when applying pressure.

Overall, the cooling process in the fridge has returned the butter stick to a solid state, making it suitable for spreading and use in cooking once again.