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gum is made up of billions of long molicule chains called polymers. in a normall state, the polymers curl like a spring. when stretched, the "springs' unwind. when they are cold, the polymers wind up tighter and loose most of their elastisity
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∙ 11y agoThe temperature of the water is colder than the temperature of the human mouth. The water tightens the elasticity of the gum and making it harder and less chewy.
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∙ 15y agoYou see, gum is a gas. Whenever a gas comes in contact with a liquid, after a while, it becomes a gas. Fred Maxiam, Registered Scientist
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∙ 6y agoA component of the gum become solid at the temperature of cold water.
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Why do polysaccharides not dissolve in water?
Starch and glycogen are two polysaccharides that are water soluble.
A substance that does not dissolve in a solvent is said to be what in that solvent?
- Sand does not dissolve in water- Plastic does not dissolve in water- metals do not dissolve in water
What is the word which can't dissolve in water?
A substance is 'insoluble in water' if it will not dissolve in water, although it may dissolve in another solvent.
Can glue dissolve in water?
No glue that I know of can dissolve chalk.
What two substances dissolve in water?
Salt and Sugar dissolve in water.
Why water cant wash away chewing gum?
the gum contains sodium bisulfite which the water cant dissolve
How do you use baking soda to dissolve gum?
Make a thick paste with baking soda and water, and smooth it over the gum.
Why do polysaccharides not dissolve in water?
Starch and glycogen are two polysaccharides that are water soluble.
What can be used to dissolve chewing gum?
Many solvents will dissolve gum, but they will also usually stain whatever you use them on. The mildest is vegetable oil, which can dissolve or loosen some types of gum. Naphtha, methanol, acetone, and urea products will also dissolve some types of gum. The easiest way to remove most gum (from hair, fabrics) is using ice to harden it, so that it can be flaked off the surface.
Is it true that if you chew Stride Gum with the wrapper on the wrapper will dissolve?
Yep
How can you get chewing gum off of your lips?
Use a paper towel dipped in creamy peanut butter and massage it into the gum. It should dissolve the gum enough that it rubs off.
A substance that does not dissolve in a solvent is said to be what in that solvent?
- Sand does not dissolve in water- Plastic does not dissolve in water- metals do not dissolve in water
Does surf dissolve in water?
Yes, It Does Dissolve in water.
Does mixture dissolve in water?
mixture dissolve in a water
Does water and salt dissolve?
No, but salt does dissolve in water.
Do lipids dissolve water?
No. Lipids do not dissolve in water.
Does salt dissolve in tap water?
Yes it does dissolve in tap water. It can really dissolve in any water.
