Question

Which of the following represents the solubility of sugar in water at ${20}^{\circ }C?$

(a) 21 g (b) 204 g (c) 37 g (d) 164 g

Answer 1

(b) 204 g

Solubility depends on the temperature of the water. At room temperature (roughly 20 degrees C), you can dissolve 203.9 grams (or 200 grams) of sugar in 100 mL of water.

As water temperature increases, the amount of sugar that will dissolve increases, up to about 500 grams of sugar in 100 mL water at 100 degrees C.