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Beaker A and Beaker B both contain water at 20°C
. A teaspoon of sugar is placed in each beaker. Beaker A is stirred while Beaker B is not. In which beaker will the sugar dissolve faster?(1 point)
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Beaker A; because solutes dissolve faster in still water
Beaker A; because solutes dissolve faster in still water
Beaker A; because solutes dissolve faster in agitated water
Beaker A; because solutes dissolve faster in agitated water
Beaker B; because solutes dissolve faster in agitated water
Beaker B; because solutes dissolve faster in agitated water
Beaker B; because solutes dissolve faster in still water
Beaker B; because solutes dissolve faster in still water
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The correct response is:
Beaker A; because solutes dissolve faster in agitated water.
Stirring (agitation) helps distribute the sugar particles throughout the water, allowing them to interact with water molecules more effectively and dissolve faster compared to the still water in Beaker B.
