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Oil has only C-H (carbon-hydrogen) bonds, which are nonpolar. Sugar has only C-OH bonds, which are polar. That is, there is a slight negative charge on the oxygen atom and a slight positive charge on the hydrogen. Thus, sugar molecules are strongly attracted to other sugar molecules, but not at all to oil molecules.
Sugars are generally highly soluble in polar solvents, such as water. Slightly polar solvents, such as alcohols, will dissolve some sugars but not others.
This is partly a matter of hydrogen bonding, in which the positive hydrogens of one molecule are attracted to the negative oxygens of another, and partly a matter of dielectric constant: Polar solvents have high dielectric constants, enabling charges to be separated without much added energy.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSugar is a polar substance, meaning that parts of the molecule have partial positive and negative charges, and will usually only dissolve in another polar substance such as water.
Oil is nonpolar and will generally only dissolve other nonpolar substance. The rule of thumb is "like dissolves like."
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∙ 12y agoNo, because the particles of the sugar only react to water, not oil
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∙ 13y agoNo, sugar does not dissolve in oil.
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Is dissolving sugar in water a chemical property?
No dissolving of sugar is not a chemical property because no reaction takes place.
Is sugar dissolving a chemical or phyical change?
Sugar dissolving in water is a chemical change because sugar is Sucrose which in aqueous solution is broken down into Glucose and Fructose.
Is dissolving sugar in heat nonspontaneous?
yes its chemical change because the compound turns to gas
What changes does dissolving sugar in water have?
dissolving sugar or even salt in water is a physical change, because the salt or sugar is no longer in the gradual form it was in before it was put in the water
How is the dissolving process of sugar and salt different?
Salt is dissociated in ions in the solution; sugar is not dissociated.
Is dissolving sugar physical or chemical?
Sugar dissolving would be an example of a physical change. This is because it does not change chemically, so it is still sugar.
Is dissolving sugar in water a chemical property?
No dissolving of sugar is not a chemical property because no reaction takes place.
Is sugar dissolving in alcohol a chemical reaction?
No, it is simply dissolving so it is a physical change.
Is sugar dissolving a chemical property?
No
What is an example of a sugar cube disaolving?
Dissolving dissolving! Watch your grammar. The best example is sugar cube dissolving in a water. Best way to dissolve it is to smash it, put it in water and then stir it.
Is sugar dissolving a chemical or phyical change?
Sugar dissolving in water is a chemical change because sugar is Sucrose which in aqueous solution is broken down into Glucose and Fructose.
Dissolving a spoonful of sugar in tea or coffee is an example of an?
a physical change
Is dissolving sugar in a cup of tea reversible?
no
What is sugar dissolving and example of?
a chemical reaction
A sugar cube dissolving in water is an exam ple of?
Sugar's dissolveable qualities.
Why dissolving sugar in water is physical?
The chemical structure of sugar remain unchanged.
How is dissolving a physical change?
Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change. If you let the water evaporate, the sugar will be left behind. Evaporation is a physical process, not chemical.
