Directions: In the following question, the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have been put forward. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Assertion (A): When sugar is poured in water, then the taste of water becomes sweet.
Reason (R): Sugar dissolves completely in water giving its character.
Answer (1)
In this question, we are tasked with evaluating the assertion and reason provided about sugar and water.
Assertion (A): When sugar is poured in water, then the taste of water becomes sweet.
Reason (R): Sugar dissolves completely in water giving its character.
Let's assess each statement:
Assertion (A): This statement is true. When sugar is added to water, the sugar dissolves, and the solution becomes sweet as a result. This is a direct observation based on taste.
Reason (R): This statement is also true. Sugar dissolves in water because water is a universal solvent, and the sugar molecules become dispersed throughout the water, imparting their sweet characteristic to it.
Now, to determine if the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion:
The reason provided explains why the water's taste changes to sweet when sugar is added. It directly relates the change in taste to the sugar dissolving in the water and distributing throughout the solution.
Therefore, the correct choice would be:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
The process of sugar dissolving in water is a common chemical interaction taught in chemistry, especially at the middle school level, focusing on solutions and solubility concepts.
