Multiple choice

Which change would most likely cause sugar to dissolve the fastest in water?

  1. Decreasing the temperature of the water

  2. Using larger pieces of sugar

  3. Stirring the mixture rapidly

  4. Using less water
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Stirring increases the contact between the solute (sugar) and the solvent (water), which speeds up the rate of dissolution.

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