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Solubility — Quiz

Question 2 • Physical Science

Maceo is making rock candy. Which best describes the steps she should take?

Answer
A
heat a saturated sugar water solution, dissolve more sugar, then let the solution cool
B
saturate a water solution, lower the pressure, and dissolve more sugar
C
saturate a water solution, increase the pressure, and dissolve more sugar
D
heat a saturated sugar water solution, dissolve more sugar, and wait until the water evaporates

Explanation

Heating water lets it dissolve more sugar, so Maceo should heat the saturated solution and add more sugar. As the solution cools, it becomes supersaturated, and the extra sugar crystallizes onto a string or other surface to form rock candy. Evaporating water can also concentrate a solution, but cooling is the key step described for growing the crystals here.

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