Question

Why does water dissolve sugar?

Answer 1

Dissolution of sugar in water:

1. When sugar is dissolved in water, it does not expand in size
2. .This is due to water molecules covering the sugar molecules.
3. The space between the water molecules is then filled with sugar molecules.
4. When the water is stirred, the sugar molecules combine with the water molecules. As a result, the space is left vacant.
5. Because intermolecular interactions in liquids are weaker than those in solids, sugar molecules are attracted to water molecules.
6. Sugar granules become trapped in the spaces between water molecules as a result.