Have you ever wondered what makes cakes and cookies smell so good? Spices and flavourings like cinnamon, almond extract, and vanilla are considered “aromatics”. They add lovely smells and flavours to baking.
To begin, we need to understand some basics. Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons and neutrons are in the nucleus, while the electrons encircle the atom’s nucleus in different patterns. Electrons like to be in pairs. This is one of the many properties that contribute to how stable an atom is. Sometimes atoms will share electrons with each other if it makes them more stable. This is called a bond.