16. Simple syrup is made by dissolving sugar in water. If you combine 8 ounces of hot water with 4 ounces of sugar to create a simple syrup, what would you expect the syrup to weigh? In 1-2 sentences, explain your solution.

Answer 1

To find the weight of the simple syrup you would combine the weight of the water and the sugar. Since 8 ounces of water plus 4 ounces of sugar equals 12 ounces, you would expect the simple syrup to weigh approximately 12 ounces, assuming no significant loss of weight occurs during the dissolving process.