What happens to the volume of a solution when sugar is dissolved in it? Volume will increase. Volume will decrease. Volume will first increase and then decrease. Volume will remain constant.

Isaias Black

Isaias Black

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2022-12-25

What happens to the volume of a solution when sugar is dissolved in it?
Volume will increase.
Volume will decrease.
Volume will first increase and then decrease.
Volume will remain constant.

Answer & Explanation

Dayton Wilkins

Dayton Wilkins

Beginner2022-12-26Added 5 answers

The sugar molecules occupy the space between the water molecules when the sugar dissolves in the liquid. They therefore don't take up any additional space. So the solution's volume stays the same.
So, answer is Volume will remain constant.

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