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?
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?

(i) Sugar crystals in cold water.

(ii) Sugar crystals in hot water.

(iii) Powdered sugar in cold water.

(iv) Powdered sugar in hot water.

 

Correct Answer: (iv) Powdered sugar in hot water

Explanation: Powdered sugar dissolves faster in hot water than in cold water because hot water is much stronger than cold water. When water is heated, the molecules gain energy and, as a result, move faster. As they move faster, they come in contact with sugar more often, causing them to melt faster.