The Rate of Reaction When Dissolving Sugar

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The Rate of Reaction When Dissolving Sugar Introduction I have been asked to perform an investigation on the length of time it takes for a certain amount of sugar to dissolve in a certain amount of water at different temperatures. I will investigate whether the time taken at one temperature and another will be the same, quicker or slower using scientific methods. Identifying Key Factors ======================= The factors that would affect the dissolving rate are: - · Volume of water The larger the volume of water, the quicker the sugar will dissolve because there is more particles for the sugar molecules to collide with. · Mass of sugar The more sugar there is the dissolving rate will be slower as there is more molecules to collide with the water particles. · Size of sugar particles The bigger they are the slower they will dissolve. · Temperature The higher the temperature the quicker the sugar will dissolve The variable I am going to change is temperature. I will keep all other factors constant to make the experiment fair and so the results are reliable. Reasons for doing a pre-test I am going to perform a pre-test so that I have an idea of the quantities of Sugar and water I will need to use in my actual experiment. Doing a pre-test means I will get a more accurate result when it comes to do the actual experiment. Pre-test method Apparatus · Glass Beaker · Measuring cylinder · Tripod · Bunsen Burner · Stirring Rod · Thermometer · Stopwatch · Heat proof mat · For safety: Goggles · Weighing scales · Gather equipment and set up as shown below: · Choose your temperatures (I am going to perform the pre-test with the temperatures 20°C, 40°C and 60°C) · Measure 10g of sugar and 100cm³ of 20°C water · Pour the water and sugar into the glass beaker and start the clock.

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