Glass 1
Glass 2
Why will the sugar in Glass 2 dissolve faster than the sugar in Glass 1?
A. The sugar in Glass 1 has larger molecules.
B. The sugar in Glass 1 has more bonds.
C. The sugar in Glass 2 has more molecules.
D. The sugar in Glass 2 has a larger volume.
E. The sugar in Glass 2 has a larger surface area.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
E. The sugar in Glass 2 has a larger surface area.
Crushed sugar cubes have a greater surface area compared to whole sugar cubes. This larger surface area allows more water molecules to come into contact with the sugar, facilitating faster dissolution.
