MCQ
On dissolving sugar in water at room temperature solution feels cool to touch. Under which of the following cases dissolution of sugar will be most rapid?
  • A
    Sugar crystals in cold water.
  • B
    Sugar crystals in hot water.
  • C
    Powdered sugar in cold water.
  • D
    Powdered sugar in hot water.

Answer

  1. Powdered sugar in hot water.

Explanation:

Since the solution is cool to touch, the dissolution is endothermic. Therefore, high temperature will favour dissolution. Further, powdered sugar has large surface area and is favourable for dissolution.

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