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Unit 5: 1
Solutions
A SOLUTION is a mixture
that is homogeneous at the
molecular level.
A solution is a mixture that is so
well mixed that is the same
throughout, even down to the
molecules. Yet these molecules
can still be separated physically.
The solvent is what
dissolves the solute.
Saturated—When a solution cannot
dissolve more solute (it’s full).
Unsaturated—When a solution can
hold more solute (not full yet).
Supersaturated— When a solution has
more solute than it can hold (over full).
The solute will eventually fall out of a
supersaturated solution (settle out).
NON-Solution Mixtures
Colloids—a mixture that has
larger particles, like milk, may-
onnaise, egg whites. The parti-
cles come in clusters, not single
molecules (like in solutions)
and they don’t settle (like in suspensions).
Suspensions—a temporary mixture in
which the particles eventually settle.
Suspensions can be easily filtered.
Silt in water (dirt kicked up in water)
is a common suspension.
Some colloids exhibit the
Tyndall effect, which is
the scattering of light as
it passes thru. Light
scattering in fog is the
Tyndall effect.
Solutions No
Colloids Yes (some)
Suspensions Yes
No
No
Yes
Molecular (smallest)
Slightly larger (in clusters)
Larger particles (often visible)
No
No
Yes
Mixture Particle size Scatters Light? Settles? Separated by filtering?
Soluble—
something
that can be
dissolved.
Insoluble—
something
that cannot be
dissolved.
Oil is
insoluble in water.
Sugar is
soluble in water.
Soluble vs. Insoluble
18 K
Non-pure gold
(less than 24K) is a
solution of silver and gold.
A alloy is a solution of two
metals melted together. When something goes
into solution (mixes in)
we say it dissolves.
Salt dissolves into water to
make salt water—a solution.
Common solutions:
salt water (salt dissolved
in water); syrup (sugar
dissolved in water).
Most water is a
solution because
there are dissolved
minerals in it.
Companies dis-
solve particular
minerals in
bottled water to
add flavor because
pure water has no taste at all.
Solvent vs. Solute
Water is the
solvent because
it is dissolving
the salt.
Salt is
the solute
because it is
what is being
dissolved.
Salt Water
Concentration How much solute is dissolved in the solution we call the concentration.
A solution with more solute is more concentrated.
Example: 100 mL of water can
hold 40 g of NaCl at 60º C.
40 g of NaCl is saturated (full).
30 g of NaCl is unsaturated
(it can still hold 10 g more).
50 g of NaCl is supersaturated
(it has 10 g too much).
If a solution
is too
concentrated
you can dilute
it by adding
more solvent.
Adding water to salt water dilutes
it—making it less concentrated.
Suspensions and colloids are mixtures that seem like solutions, but are not.
The particles are bigger and are not actually dissolved in the liquid.
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Unit 5: 1
Soluble or insoluble in water:
Cooking oil ______________
Sugar ___________________
Soap____________________
Dirt ____________________
Salt ____________________
Ionic compounds _________
Solution (So), suspension (P), or colloid (C)?
It settles ___________________________
Doesn’t settle or scatter light ___________
Scatters light, but doesn’t settle _________
Can be filtered ______________________
Homogeneous at molecular level ________
Particles sometimes visible ____________
Circle the solute and underline the solvent.
Salt water
Sugar water
A solution of 20% HCl and 80% water.
Chocolate milk
Rubbing alcohol: 60% alcohol; 40% water.
1. Solution
2. Alloy
3. Dissolve
4. Suspension
5. Colloid
6. Insoluble
7. Homogenous
A. When a substance cannot be dissolved into a solution.
B. A mixture that is the same throughout.
C. A mixture of two metals.
D. A mixture that is homogeneous at the molecular level.
E. When something seems to disappears into a solution.
F. A mixture that scatters light and the particles do not settle.
G. A temporary mixture; the particles will eventually settle.
1. Tyndall Effect
2. Supersaturated
3. Saturated
4. Solute
5. Unsaturated
6. Solvent
7. Dilute
A. To lessen the concentration of a solution (add solvent).
B. When a solution can hold more solute.
C. When a solution can’t hold more solute.
D. When a solution has more solute than it can hold.
E. The part of the solution that dissolved.
F. The scattering of light in a colloid.
G. What is doing the dissolving.
Circle all of the Solutions 50 mL of a solvent can hold 80 g of a solute, are the
following saturated, unsaturated, or supersaturated?
_____ 35 g.
_____ 80 g
_____ 82 g
_____ 100 g
_____ 75 g
_____ 81 g
Salt water
Sugar water
Drinking water
Orange juice
Pure gold
Iron
Steel
Oil and water
Soap and water
Which one is more concentrated?
A 35% solution or a 46% solution?
A supersaturated solution or a saturated solution?
Thin syrup or thick syrup?
A saturated solution or an unsaturated solution?
A diluted solution or an undiluted solution?
B C A
___ The colloid.
___ The solution.
___ The suspension.
___ A mixture.
___A substance.
___Will settle.
___Can be separated
physically.
A salt solution is too concentrated. How would you dilute it?
What will eventually happen to a supersaturated solution?
What does it mean when a suspension settles?
before after If the two pictures show
what happens to a mixture
after a time, what kind of
mixture is it and why?
What happens if you add more solute to a saturated solution?
What happens if you add more solute to a supersaturated
solution?
What happens if you add more solute to an unsaturated solution.
A liquid is poured onto a piece of metal. Later on the metal
seems to have softened.
A) Which is the solvent?
B) What is happening to the metal?
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Unit 5: 2
Water—the (Nearly) Universal Solvent
Why does water dissolve so many solutes?
Because water is a polar molecule.
Polar molecules have positive and negative sides.
(Like magnets have north and south poles.)
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
A water “chain” is held together
by molecular cohesion. This
attraction between the negative
oxygens and the positive hydro-
gens is called a hydrogen bond.
These internal electromagnetic
forces (opposites attracting) are
responsible for water tension (why
bugs can walk on water) and
capillary action (how plants can
“suck up” water from their roots).
– 6 v.e.
8 shared O H
H 1 v.e.
2 shared
1 v.e.
2 shared
Positive side (Hydrogen
without its one electron
leaves a proton).
Negative side
(Oxygen with 2
extra electrons from
the Hydrogens).
+
The Covalent Water Molecule.
Ionic compound are made up
of positive and negative ions.
When placed in water, the
polarity of water pulls the ions
apart (called dissociation) and
the compounds dissolves.
Polar molecules will dissolve
in water. Nonpolar molecules
will not (like oil).
Salt (NaCl) dissolved in water.
Stirring —speeds up how fast
the solvent touches the solute and
moves solute into unsaturated
regions of the solvent.
Increasing Temperature —
speeds up how fast the solute dissolves
because increased temperature means
faster moving molecules AND more
room for more solute (see below).
Water is called the “nearly” universal solvent because it dissolves so many things.
Water will dissolve ionic and polar compounds, but NOT non-polar ones, like wax or oil.
The Oxygen atom
has more protons than
the Hydrogens and,
close to a full shell,
is more attractive to
the electrons, so the
electrons from the
Hydrogens spend more
time around the Oxygen.
Crushing (make particles smaller)
—Smaller particles really mean more
surface area for the solvent to touch
the solute (more sides available).
Powders dissolve faster than cubes.
When liquids heat up they expand (a bit). The extra space between
molecules affects solids differently than gases, since solids tend to sink
and gases tend to rise (and are compressible).
Cold liquid: closer molecules, so
more gas can be trapped inside.
Cold liquid: less solids can fit
between the closer molecules.
Warm liquid: more room between
molecules, so gases can escape.
Warm liquid: more solids can fit
between the spread out molecules.
Increasing Amount Dissolved
Changing Dissolving Rate
Temperature
Increasing pressure
forces more gas
into solution
(holding it in). This
is why colas fizz
when opened. The
CO2 is forced in
under pressure: release the pressure
(open it) and the gas escapes. Since
solids are not compressible, pressure
has no effect on solid solutes.
Increasing Pressure (gases only)
Na+
O- H
+
H+ Cl-
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
O-
H+
H+
The negative Chlorines are attracted to
the Hydrogens; the positive Sodiums are
attracted to the negative Oxygens.
c
Solid
Gas
Liquid
(solvent)
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Polar or Non-polar?
1. Dissolve
2. Pressure
3. Crushing
4. Heating
5. Stirring
A. Causes more gaseous solvent to be forced into a liquid.
B. Increases solubility by moving the molecules around faster.
C. Increases solubility by allowing the solvent to touch more sides of the solute.
D. Expands the solvent a bit to allow more room for the solute.
E. When something seems to disappear inside a solvent.
1. Water tension
2. Dissociation
3. Hydrogen bonds
4. Polar Molecule
5. Capillary action
6. Cohesion
A. The breaking up of an ionic molecule by a polar solvent.
B. A molecule that has a positive and negative end.
C. The attractive force between two molecules of the same substance.
D. The attractive force caused by hydrogen protons to a more negative non-metal.
E. What allows plants to draw water up from their roots.
F. Caused by the cohesion of water molecules holding it together.
1. Solute
2. Solvent
3. Covalent
4. Ionic
5. Concentration
A. The part that dissolves into the solution.
B. The part that dissolves something.
C. Compounds made up of two non-metals.
D. Since they are made up of ions, they are polar molecules.
E. Tells you how much solvent is dissolved in the solution.
___ Cooking oil
___ Soluble in water
___ A compound with H’s
___ Sugar
___ Salt
___ Ionic Compounds
___ Dissolves in water
___ Insoluble in water
Give three ways to make sugar dissolve faster.
Draw a water molecule, being sure to label the ends as positive
and negative.
Do metals become positive or negative?
Would a metal be attracted to water’s hydrogens or oxygen?
Would a nonmetal be attracted to water’s hydrogens or oxygen?
To which side of a Water Molecule are these Attracted?
____ Magnesium
____ Chlorine
____ Calcium
___ Sulfur
___ Potassium
___ Helium
____ Iron
____ Bromine
____ Nitrogen
Which is the smallest particle size: rock salt, regular salt,
or finely powdered salt?
Which is the largest particle size: sugar cubes, granulated sugar
(regular table sugar), or powdered sugar?
Which one will dissolve the fastest?
Powdered sugar or granulated sugar?
In hot water or in cold water?
Stirred or not stirred?
Large particles or small particles?
OR
Which holds more solid solute: hot or cold liquids?
Which holds more gaseous solute: hot or cold solvents?
What property of gases allows them to be pressured into
solution?
Which is warmer: artic water or tropical water?
Which holds more oxygen: artic water or tropical water?
When power plants use cold streams for cooling, they can kill the
fish by heating up the water. Why do many fish die?
Why are water bugs able to “walk on water”?
How do plants get water from their roots up to their leaves?
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Unit 5: 3
Acids and Bases
pH—The Measure of Acids and Bases
7
Neutral Acids Bases Weak acids Strong bases Weak bases Strong acids
14 0 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6
Lemon juice
Vinegar Distilled water
Baking soda
Bar soap
Ammonia Concentrated HCl
Concentrated NaOH
Neutralization (Titration)
Acids Bases
NaOH—
sodium hydroxide:
a very strong base.
In water it breaks up
(dissociates) making
OH– ions.
HCl—
Hydrochloric acid:
a very strong acid.
In water HCl breaks
up (dissociates)
making H+ ions.
O-
H
OH– ion O-
H Na+
Na+
In water
Cl-
H+ Cl-
H+
In water H+ ion
Many of our foods are acidic: citric (lemons; oranges); apples; tomato sauce. Acids taste sour and feel “squeaky” when you rub your fingers together.
Many of our cleaning products are basic (ammonia [Windex]; soap; bleach) because they neutralize acidic food. Bases taste bitter and feel slippery.
Strong acids and bases —ionize almost
completely in water, contributing many ions.
Strong acids and bases can burn your skin or eyes.
Weak acids and bases—ionize incompletely,
contributing just a few ions.
When acids and bases are mixed they neutralize each other.
Equal concentrations of acids and bases make neutral salt water.
HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
Acid + Base → Salt Water
A typical neutralization reaction:
H+
O-
H+
H+ O-
H
→
H+ + OH− → → → → H2O
+
One of the products
of a titration
is always water!
Acids are compounds that add H+ ions
to a water solution.
Bases are compounds that add OH- ions
to a water solution.
Diluting Acids
Chemists call ANY ionic
compound a salt. NaCl is
a special salt: table salt.
Never add water to a concentrated acid!
Always add acids to water!
water
acid
When acid compounds are dissolved in water,
heat is produced (sometimes a lot of heat). Acids
are more dense than water, so if you add water to
a concentrated acid, water sits on top and can
flash boil (quickly boil).
The boiled water can
splash up burning you
with hot water and acid.
If the acid is added to
water it sinks thru the
water and is diluted
safely.
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Unit 5: 3
1. Acid
2. Base
3. Neutral
4. Neutralize
5. Acid Rain
6. A Salt
7. Table salt
A. To mix acids and bases to cancel each other out and make salt water.
B. A compound that adds H+ ions to water.
C. Any ionic compound.
D. Equal number of H+ and OH– ions; water is an example.
E. A compound that adds OH– ions to water.
F. A compound of sodium and chlorine.
G. When pollution causes rain to be acidic (pH of less than 5.6).
1. pH
2. Salt Water
3. Strong Acid
4. Weak Base
5. Weak Acid
6. Titration
A. The measure of acids and bases.
B. A compound that adds a few OH– ions
to water.
C. To neutralize an acid with a base.
D. The product of a neutralization reaction
between an acid and a base.
E. A compound that adds a few H+ ions to
water.
F. A compound that adds a lot of H+ ions
to water.
pH and Acid Rain
Plants and animals need water close
to neutral (pH 7) to survive.
Due to pollution from combustion
reactions, rain today can be acidic.
Raid less than pH 5.6 we call acid
rain.
Acid rain can kills plants, cause
asthma and other physical problems.
Acid rain also eats away statues and historical
landmarks.
The Roman ruins, the pyramids of Egypt, and
other treasures of the world are being slowly
dissolved away by acid rain. More damage
has been done in the last century than in the
last 2,000 years.
Without stopping pollution (and acid rain)
these treasures may be lost forever.
___ Has fewer OH– ions
___ Has more H+ ions
___ Feels squeaky clean
___ Has fewer H+ ions
___ Tastes bitter
___Has more OH- ions
___pH of 0 to 7
___pH of 7 to 14
___Feels slippery
___Tastes sour
Solution A (pH 4); Solution B (pH 2)
Which one has more H+ ions?
Which one has less OH– ions?
Which one is more basic?
Which one is more acidic?
Solution A (pH 11); Solution B (pH 13)
Which one has more OH- ions?
Which one has less H+ ions?
Which one is more acidic?
Which one is more basic?
What is the product of every titration?
Finish these neutralization reactions: (balance the salt, too).
HBr + Mg(OH) →
HS + Li(OH) →
Should you add an acid or a base?
You need a pH of 6.2; you have a pH of 5.1.
You need a pH of 12; you have a pH of 13.4.
You need a pH of 7; you have a pH of 11.2.
You need a pH of 4; you have a pH of 2.3.
Acid or Base?
___ HCl
___ H2(SO4)
___ Mg(OH)2
__ H2(CO3)
__ NaOH
__ Ca(OH)2
__ H3PO4
__ LiOH
__ HNO3
Acid or Base?
How do you safely dilute a concentrated acid?
Antacids neutralize stomach acid. What is an antacid really?
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Unit 5:
Type Description Atomic Changes
Alpha Decay
Low energy particle. Helium nucleus:
2 protons; 2 neutrons;
stopped by paper or skin
Mass number: - 4 (2p + 2n)
Atomic number: - 2 (protons)
Beta Decay A Neutron splits into a proton and an
electron. Stopped by clothes or wood.
Mass number: no change
Atomic number: +1
Gamma Radiation
High energy radiation.
Stopped by lead or many feet of
concrete. Dangerous to living things.
No changes
Example
U-238 → Th-234 + α (Alpha particle)
C-14 → N-14 + β (Beta particle)
No changes
γ (Gamma ray)
If Fluorine 20 undergoes beta decay, what
will it become?
If Sulfur 34 undergoes alpha decay, what will
it become?
This is the decay series for Uranium-238. (Atomic numbers are on the bottom.)
On each arrow put either a “α” for alpha” decay or “β” for beta decay.
238
U→ 92
234
Th→ 90
234
Pa→ 91
234
U→ 92
230
Th→ 90
214
Po→ 84
210
Pb→ 82
210
Bi→ 83
210
Po→ 84
206
Pb 82
226
Ra→ 88
222
Rn→ 86
218
Po→ 84
214
Pb→ 82
214
Bi→ 83
Nuclear Power
Kinds of Radiation There are three kinds of radiation: alpha decay; beta decay; gamma rays.
Atoms can be changed The Greek philosopher Democritus believed there to be a smallest, indivisible particle:
atomos. In the early 20th century scientists learned that the atom is indeed divisible (can
be split) and even fusible (can be combined).
All Atoms are not Stable Neutrons add strong nuclear force without repelling the protons. That is why as atoms add
more protons, they have to add more neutrons (like glue) to keep the nucleus together. But
eventually the strong nuclear force is not strong enough.
neutron
+ +
proton
strong nuclear force
electro-magnetic repulsion
The strong nuclear force
is a short distance force. The electro-magnetic re-
pulsion of the protons is a
long distances force.
Eventually there are too
many protons and the re-
pulsion of the protons
wins. Over 83 protons and
the nucleus will undergo
radioactive decay.
Protons and
neutrons are
known as
nucleons
because they
are in the
nucleus.
Isotope Notation
C 14
6
Mass #: protons + neutrons
Atomic #: protons
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Unit 5:
Fission
Fission versus Fusion
Fusion
Large atoms are split apart. Uranium is
split into smaller atoms.
1 lb completely fissioned Uranium =
6,000 barrels of oil =
1,000 tons high-quality coal
Toxic radioactive waste
that takes billions of years
of decay to become safe.
Small atoms are fused together. Two
hydrogen atoms are fused into a helium atom.
1 km3 of sea water = more energy than all
known fossil fuels in the world.
Perfectly safe Helium.
We could make balloons.
There are two types of nuclear reactions.
Nuclear Process
Waste Products
Energy Produced
Half-life: the time it takes half of a radioactive substance to decay. Carbon-14 has a
half-life of 5,730 years. In 5,730 years 100 kg of carbon-14 would reduce to 50 kg.
Unfortunately, a radioactive substance never decays to zero; there’s always a half more.
The real winner: nuclear fusion. So why don’t we use it? Fusion occurs in the sun. It takes
millions of degrees to even start fusion. So far we can’t control it. But scientists are working on it.
As a future voter — demand money for fusion research!
Half-life
Carbon Dating Scientist use the known half-life of carbon-14 (5,730 years) to date plants, animals, and artifacts
less than 50,000 years old.. We know how much carbon-14 is in things when they die, so by
analyzing how much carbon-14 is in a sample today, scientists know when something died.
Chain Reactions In fission a neutron splits an nucleus. This produces another neutron (or more), which splits
another nucleus, making more neutrons, etc. A chain reaction is like toppling dominos.
1. Alpha Particle
2. Gamma Ray
3. Beta Particle
4. Radioactive
5. Uranium
A. The largest natural element. Fuel for fission reactors.
B. Can be stopped by wood; occurs when a neutron breaks into a proton and elec-tron.
C. An atom that emits energy or a particle is called this.
D. A helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons); low in energy.
E. Powerful radiation that can cause bio-logical damage; takes many feet of concrete to stop.
1. Chain Reaction
2. Fission
3. Fusion
4. Half-life
5. Carbon Dating
A. Combining smaller atoms into larger atoms. Harmless products; stars use this.
B. Splitting large atoms into smaller ones. Toxic by-products.
C. When one fission causes another and another, etc.
D. Using the known decay of an isotope to determine the age of objects.
E. The time necessary for 50% of a ra-dioactive sample to decay.
The sun uses fusion
and is the source of
all power on earth.
Nuclear power
plants use fission.
A simple example:
Half-life: 50 years
Starting mass: 400 kg
After 50 years:
(1st half-life)
200 kg left
After 100 years:
(2nd half-life)
100 kg left
After 150 years:
(3rd half-life)
50 kg left
After 200 years:
(4th half-life)
25 kg left
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Unit 5:
If Fluorine 20 undergoes beta decay, what
will it become?
If Sulfur 34 undergoes alpha decay, what will
it become?
This is the decay series for Uranium-238. (Atomic numbers are on the bottom.)
On each arrow put either a “α” for alpha” decay or “β” for beta decay.
238
U→ 92
234
Th→ 90
234
Pa→ 91
234
U→ 92
230
Th→ 90
214
Po→ 84
210
Pb→ 82
210
Bi→ 83
210
Po→ 84
206
Pb 82
226
Ra→ 88
222
Rn→ 86
218
Po→ 84
214
Pb→ 82
214
Bi→ 83
20 20
9 10
F20 = 9p and 11 e
F Nebeta
34 30
16 14
S34 = 16p and 18 e
S Sialpha
β α α
α α α
α
α
α
β
β β
β β
Chain Reactions In fission a neutron splits an nucleus. This produces another neutron (or more), which splits
another nucleus, making more neutrons, etc. A chain reaction is like toppling dominos.
1. Alpha Particle –D
2. Gamma Ray-E
3. Beta Particle-B
4. Radioactive-C
5. Uranium-A
A. The largest natural element. Fuel for fission reactors.
B. Can be stopped by wood; occurs when a neutron breaks into a proton and elec-tron.
C. An atom that emits energy or a particle is called this.
D. A helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons); low in energy.
E. Powerful radiation that can cause bio-logical damage; takes many feet of concrete to stop.
1. Chain Reaction-C
2. Fission-B
3. Fusion-A
4. Half-life-E
5. Carbon Dating-D
A. Combining smaller atoms into larger atoms. Harmless products; stars use this.
B. Splitting large atoms into smaller ones. Toxic by-products.
C. When one fission causes another and another, etc.
D. Using the known decay of an isotope to determine the age of objects.
E. The time necessary for 50% of a ra-dioactive sample to decay.
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Unit 5:
Dissolving Lab
Purpose –
To demonstrate how various factors influence solubility including temperature, surface area (particle size), and agitation.
Preparation and Materials –
Three sources of water of varied temperature: ice water, room temperature, hot water (Hotplates or Bunsen burners). One large
Erlenmeyer flask will suffice for each.
Sugar cubes (large particle), granulated sugar (medium), powdered sugar (small) for three varied particle sizes.
Stirring sticks or spoons to agitate the water.
Timers to record the amount of time for the solute to completely dissolve.
One beaker per lab group.
NOTE: Powdered sugar contains corn starch, which will not dissolve, leaving the water cloudy. You may have to do an untimed
trial to learn to distinguish when the powdered sugar is dissolved and the only corn starch remains.
Data Tables
How Does Change of Temperature Affect Solubility Rate?
How Does Change of Agitation Affect Solubility Rate?
How Does Change of Particle Size Affect Solubility Rate?
Student Outcome –
Write a scientific explanation how temperature, particle size, and agitation affect the dissolving rate of a solute, being sure to give
proof to support your claim.
Volume of Water
Amount of sugar
Particle size
Tempera-ture of water
Agitation Time to dissolve com-
pletely
100 mL 1 tsp medium cold slow and constant
100 mL 1 tsp medium room temp
slow and constant
100 mL 1 tsp medium hot slow and constant
Volume of Water
Amount of sugar
Particle size
Tempera-ture of water
Agitation (stirring) Time to dissolve com-pletely
100 mL 1 tsp medium
room temp still (no agitation)
100 mL 1 tsp medium
room temp slow and constant
100 mL 1 tsp medium
room temp rapid
Volume of Water
Amount of sugar
Particle size
Tempera-ture of water
Agitation (stirring)
Time to dissolve com-pletely
100 mL 1 tsp small room temp slow and constant
100 mL 1 tsp medium
room temp slow and constant
100 mL 1 tsp large
room temp slow and constant
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