Question

Sucrose dissolves in water because __________.

a
both water and sucrose have high melting points
b
both water and sucrose are polar molecules
c
sucrose is an ionic compound
d
both water and sucrose are molecular compounds

Answer 1

Sucrose dissolves in water because **b) both water and sucrose are polar molecules**.

The polar nature of both substances allows for attractive interactions between the molecules, facilitating the dissolution process.