Select the correct answer.
Sugars are polar substances. Which action would make sugar more soluble in water?
A. Increase the water temperature.
B. Increase the surface tension of the water.
C. Decrease the quantity of water.
D. Decrease the polar nature of the sugar.
Answer (2)
Increasing the water temperature enhances the kinetic energy of water molecules, thus making sugar more soluble. Other options, like increasing surface tension or decreasing the quantity of water, are ineffective for solubility. Therefore, elevated temperature is the best choice to increase solubility. ;
The best way to increase sugar's solubility in water is to increase the water temperature, which enhances molecular interactions. Other options, like increasing surface tension, decreasing water quantity, or reducing the polar nature of sugar, would actually hinder solubility. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
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