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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