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Carrots do not dissolve in water; instead, they are made up of fibrous material and water. When placed in water, they may release some nutrients and color but will retain their structure. However, if carrots are cooked, they can soften and release some of their components into the water.
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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
When a carrot slice is placed in tap water for several hours why does it become very stiff?
When a carrot slice is placed in tap water, it absorbs the water through a process called osmosis. The water moves into the carrot cells, causing them to become turgid and swell, making the carrot slice stiff. This happens because the water pressure inside the cells increases, providing structural support to the carrot slice.
Would a carrot sink in water?
the more salt you add the more difficult it would be for the plant to get water.
What two substances dissolve in water?
Salt and Sugar dissolve in water.
Does hydrophilic dissolve in waTER?
Yes, hydrophilic substances dissolve in water. Hydrophilic molecules are attracted to water molecules due to their polar nature, allowing them to form bonds with water and dissolve in it. This is in contrast to hydrophobic substances, which repel water and do not dissolve in it.
Does carrot dissolve?
No they cannot
What is the solubility of a carrot?
Carrots are not soluble in water as they are mostly composed of insoluble fiber, such as cellulose. However, some of the nutrients and sugars in carrots can dissolve in water if they are cooked.
Would you have carrot flavored water if you put a carrot in water?
not really. to get carrot flavored water, you have to boil the water and then put pieces of carrots in.
Why does a carrot float in salt water but sink in fresh water?
A carrot will float in salt water because salt water is denser than the carrot. This creates buoyant force that allows the carrot to float. In fresh water, the carrot is denser than the water, causing it to sink.
Why does a carrot placed in water gain in size?
When a carrot is placed in water, it absorbs water through a process called osmosis. The carrot cells take in water, causing them to swell and expand, which makes the carrot appear larger. This is because the water moves from an area of high concentration (the water outside the carrot) to an area of low concentration (inside the carrot).
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
Why does it happen when a carrot is soaked in saltwater?
When a carrot is soaked in saltwater, it undergoes osmosis, where water moves out of the carrot cells into the saltwater, which has a higher concentration of solutes. This causes the carrot to lose water, leading to wilting and a decrease in turgor pressure. The result is a firmer texture and a loss of crispness in the carrot. Conversely, if the carrot were soaked in fresh water, it would absorb water and become more turgid.
Explain why a carrot feels spongy after being soaked in salt water?
Water moves out of the carrot's cells and into the salt water due the difference in concentration of NaCl. This might account for the spongy-ness of the carrot
Does water and salt dissolve?
No, but salt does dissolve in water.
Do lipids dissolve water?
No. Lipids do not dissolve in water.
Does carbon dissolve in water?
No, carbon does not dissolve in water.
Explain why a carrot feels spongy after being in salt water?
Water moves out of the carrot's cells and into the salt water due the difference in concentration of NaCl. This might account for the spongy-ness of the carrot
