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Characteristics of Particles of Matter

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What happens when you add sugar to water?

A

Volume of water doubles.

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B

Volume of water increases.

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C

Volume of water halves.

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D

Volume of water remains the same.

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Solution

The correct option is D
Volume of water remains the same.

When we add sugar to water, sugar molecules occupy spaces between the water molecules and hence the volume of water does not increase.

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