Asked by ronald

A student stirred sugar into a beaker of warm water until the sugar crystals were no longer visible.

A hand pouring powder from a small container into a beaker containing liquid, with a stirring rod inside.

Which statement best explains this observation?
Responses

A Sugar is insoluble in water.Sugar is insoluble in water.

B Sugar is soluble in water, meaning it dissolves.Sugar is soluble in water, meaning it dissolves.

C Sugar has a higher density than water.Sugar has a higher density than water.

D Sugar has a lower boiling point than water.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B — Sugar is soluble in water, meaning it dissolves. The sugar crystals break into individual molecules/ions and disperse in the water, so they disappear from sight; density or boiling point are not the relevant reasons.