Asked by ronald

A student claims that mixing sugar and water causes a chemical change because the sugar “disappears.” Another student tests the mixture, evaporates the water, and recovers the sugar crystals.


Which statement best communicates the evidence using proper scientific language?
Responses

A The results support the claim that sugar reacts with water to form a new substance.The results support the claim that sugar reacts with water to form a new substance.

B The results show that the sugar dissolved but did not change into a new substance.The results show that the sugar dissolved but did not change into a new substance.

C The results fail to support the claim because no new product was created.The results fail to support the claim because no new product was created.

D The results prove that sugar disappears completely when mixed with water.

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B

Evaporating the water and recovering the sugar shows the sugar dissolved (was dispersed as solute) but did not chemically change into a new substance. This is a reversible, physical change, not a chemical reaction.