Asked by chrissstty friend on May 24, 2024
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What best describes sugar when dissolved in water?
A) A compound
B) An alloy
C) A heterogeneous compound
D) A mixture
Mixture
A physical combination of two or more substances that retain their own identities and properties and can be separated by physical means.
Compound
A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.
Alloy
A mixture of metals or a mixture of a metal and another element, achieved through melting and mixing.
- Understand the basic concepts and definitions related to the mixtures and their composition.
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Fantasia RodriguezMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When sugar is dissolved in water, it forms a solution, which is a type of mixture where the sugar (solute) is uniformly distributed within the water (solvent). This does not change the chemical identity of the sugar, hence it is not a compound or an alloy, and it is not heterogeneous because the mixture is uniform throughout.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic concepts and definitions related to the mixtures and their composition.