Imagine you're at a campfire, and you throw a piece of paper into the flames - it burns, right? Well, it's kind of like that with parchment paper in the oven. When the paper is exposed to heat, it can release volatile compounds that can ignite and cause a fire. But don't worry, most parchment paper is designed to be heat-resistant up to a certain temperature.
In daily life, we use parchment paper for everything from baking cookies to roasting vegetables. But have you ever stopped to think about the chemistry behind it? It's actually pretty fascinating - the paper is treated with a special coating that helps it resist heat and prevent fires from starting.
