Sugar Investigation

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Sugar Investigation \Input Variable Outcome Variable Temperature Time taken for the sugar to dissolve Volume of Water Number of Stirs Amount of Sugar Type of Sugar The input variable we are testing is the temperature to see if the time taken for the sugar to dissolve differs. Prediction I predict that when the temperature of the water increases, the time taken for the sugar to dissolve in the water will be quicker than dissolving at a low temperature. This is because, the particles in a solid are very close together and are in a fixed position. The particles in a liquid are very close but are not in a fixed position causing them to flow over each other. So when a solid is put into a liquid, the liquid particles collide with the solid , causing the solid to get smaller and eventually dissolve. As heating the water, the particles will move more and collide more often with the sugar. This will cause the sugar to dissolve quicker.The particles never disappear they just become so broken down that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. So I think , the sugar will dissolve faster , as the temperature of the water increases. Aim My aim is to prove my prediction above. Apparatus Heatproof mats Tripod Gauze Bunsen Burner Thermometer Stirring Rod Measuring Cylinder-200ml Beaker-150ml Sugar cube-3.1g Timer Method 1. Set up the apparatus shown in the diagram . 2.Using the 200ml measuring cylinder measure out 150ml and pour it into the beaker. 3.Heat the water to 30 degrees Celsius and turn the Bunsen off. 4.Put the sugar cube in the beaker and turn on the the timer. 5.Stir the water 3 times in one minute. 6.After it has dissolved stop the timer. 7.Record the results. 8.Repeat experiment with the values 40,50,60 and 70 degrees Celsius

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