Beaker A and Beaker B both contain water at 20°C

Question

. A teaspoon of fine sugar is placed in Beaker A. A teaspoon of coarse sugar is placed in Beaker B. In which beaker will the sugar dissolve faster?(1 point)
Responses

Beaker B; because solutes with less surface area dissolve faster
Beaker B; because solutes with less surface area dissolve faster

Beaker A; because solutes with more surface area dissolve faster
Beaker A; because solutes with more surface area dissolve faster

Beaker A; because solutes with less surface area dissolve faster
Beaker A; because solutes with less surface area dissolve faster

Beaker B; because solutes with more surface area dissolve faster

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Beaker A; because solutes with more surface area dissolve faster.

Fine sugar has a greater surface area compared to coarse sugar, allowing it to dissolve more quickly in the water.