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Sugar in the form of table sugar or glucose (C6H12O6) is one of the most common sources of energy. It must be broken down, but once done so by enzymes in the cell the mitochondria of human and other organism can use it to produce Adenosinetriphospahte or ATP the powerhouse behind the functions of cells.

Where sugar can "give life" to a cell salt can do almost the opposite.

We all need some salt in our tissues to maintain homeostasis but too much or even too little salt disrupt the osmotic balance that a cell must have to maintain cell shape and function normally. In humans a 0.8% solution is needed around cells (this is why IV fluid has this exact concentration) and a cell with this concentration is said to be isotonic. All of that deals with osmotic pressure, something a little more complicated.

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What effect does sugar and salt have on evaporation of water?

Sugar and salt both have the effect of increasing the boiling point of water. This means that it will take longer for the water to reach its boiling point and evaporate when there is sugar or salt dissolved in it. This is because the presence of sugar or salt disrupts the water molecules, making it harder for them to escape into the air.


Why will bacteria die when place in a concentrated salt solution?

Because water come out from bacteria and become dehydrated. This is an example oof osmosis, a phenomenon where solute moves across a semi-permeable membrane to equalize the concentration at each side. A simialr effect is acieved with sugar. Hence the preserving of jams with sugar and some vegetables with salt.


What do you think melts ice faster salt sugar pepper?

Salt melts ice faster than sugar or pepper. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing it to turn into liquid water at a lower temperature than normal. Pepper and sugar do not have the same effect on ice as salt does.


Does salt have a higher affect on osmosis than sugar?

Salt has a higher effect on osmosis compared to sugar because salt molecules dissociate into ions in the solution, increasing the osmotic pressure more than sugar molecules which remain intact. This leads to a greater water movement across a semi-permeable membrane in the presence of salt.


What is the pronoun for salt and sugar?

Salt and sugar are things, hence, they use the pronoun it. Do you have any salt? No, we are out of it.

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How do you make a lava lamp with sugar or salt?

You cannot make a lava lamp using sugar or salt. Lava lamps typically use a combination of wax and a liquid solvent, which is heated to create the lava effect. Sugar and salt do not have the properties necessary to create the same effect.


What effect does sugar and salt have on evaporation of water?

Sugar and salt both have the effect of increasing the boiling point of water. This means that it will take longer for the water to reach its boiling point and evaporate when there is sugar or salt dissolved in it. This is because the presence of sugar or salt disrupts the water molecules, making it harder for them to escape into the air.


Why will bacteria die when place in a concentrated salt solution?

Because water come out from bacteria and become dehydrated. This is an example oof osmosis, a phenomenon where solute moves across a semi-permeable membrane to equalize the concentration at each side. A simialr effect is acieved with sugar. Hence the preserving of jams with sugar and some vegetables with salt.


What do you think melts ice faster salt sugar pepper?

Salt melts ice faster than sugar or pepper. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing it to turn into liquid water at a lower temperature than normal. Pepper and sugar do not have the same effect on ice as salt does.


Why does salt melt ice faster than sugar or sand?

Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt faster than it would with sugar or sand. When salt is added to ice, it disrupts the hydrogen bonding between water molecules, making it easier for the ice to melt. Sugar and sand do not have the same effect on lowering the freezing point of water.


How does sugar or salt effect plants growth?

Sugar will give the flower a boost but to mach will kill it so put only half a cup


What is the effect when you pour salt on a plant?

If the plant is not a salt water plant, then plasmolysis will occur when you pour salt on a plant.When you pour salt on a plant water molecules inside the cell are drawn out. When the water molecules leave the cell, the cell becomes dehydrates and shrinks. This is called plasmolysis.


Will 1 mol of sugar have the same effect as 1 mol of table salt in lowering the freezing point of water?

no because the mol of sugar is 34 g while salt's mol is 5.8 grams


Does salt have a higher affect on osmosis than sugar?

Salt has a higher effect on osmosis compared to sugar because salt molecules dissociate into ions in the solution, increasing the osmotic pressure more than sugar molecules which remain intact. This leads to a greater water movement across a semi-permeable membrane in the presence of salt.


What is the pronoun for salt and sugar?

Salt and sugar are things, hence, they use the pronoun it. Do you have any salt? No, we are out of it.


When doing the science project lava in a cup how long with effect go on if you keep adding sugar?

it will not keep going because you have to keep adding salt instead of sugar it will go on fovever if you keep adding salt.


Does salt or sugar work better in making water cold?

Salt works better in making water cold because it lowers the freezing point of water, allowing it to reach colder temperatures without freezing. Sugar does not have the same effect as salt on the freezing point of water.