Question
Sugar and sand are both solids. Why does sugar dissolve in water, but sand does not?
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Answer
Sugar particles are solid, but they dissolve in water and occupy some space between the water molecules. Because water can break down sugar particles, which reduces the total volume of the mixture. Whereas sand particles have a rigid crystal structure, which cannot be broken down by water molecules, and hence settle down in water and increasing the total volume.
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