Date: June 8, 2022

Topic: Temperature affecting solubility- Solubility

Observation/Problem Statement/Research Question: Jason noticed that the sugar melts

faster in hot water than in cold water.

Introduction: Sugar can melt both in hot and cold water. The sugar solubility refers to how
much of the sugar can dissolve in a given amount of water at a given temperature. The solubility
of sugar in water increases as the temperature rises. Sugar is placed in hot and in cold water. It is
noticed that sugar melts faster in hot water than in cold water. It is expected in this experiment
that if the temperature of the water is high then the sugar will melt faster.

Hypothesis: If the temperature of water is high then the sugar will melt faster because the sugar
solubility increases when the temperature increases.

Aim: To investigate why sugar melts faster in hot water than in cold water.

Materials and Apparatus:

1. Teaspoon
2. Sugar
3. 250 ml Beaker
4. Cold Water
5. Bunsen burner
6. Timer
Diagram of apparatus:
Procedures:

1. In a 250 ml beaker, fill to 150 ml with cold water.

2. Take one teaspoon of sugar and add in the 150 ml with cold water.
3. Use a timer to measure how much time it takes for the sugar to melt.(turn on timer as
soon as the sugar is placed in the beaker with cold water)
4. Repeat the procedure but with hot water, a bunsen burner will be needed.

Variables

Independent Variable - temperature of water

Dependent Variable- sugar

Control variables - volume of water, amount of sugar, temperature of water

Groups

Experimental Group - sugar in cold water

Control Group - sugar in hot water

Treatment of results:
TABLE SHOWING THE TIME IT TOOK FOR THE SUGAR TO MELT IN HOT AND COLD WATER
AND THE TIME DIFFERENCE

Time taken for the sugar to Time taken for the sugar to Time difference
melt in cold water melt in hot water

Expected Results: It is expected that the time taken for the sugar to melt in hot water should be
shorter than the time taken for the sugar to melt in cold water and therefore the sugar melts faster
in hot water.

Assumptions : There are no other solids placed in the solvent that would affect the melting.

Precautions: Take care with the bunsen burner when lighting it.
Limitations: The procedure did not state at what temperature the hot water should be at.

Sources of error: Not putting on the timer as soon as the sugar is placed into the water making
it have a false time record.

Grading Criteria

Criteria: Planning and Designing Possible Points Points Allotted

Hypothesis:

- Suitable for observation, problem statement or research question 1

- Hypothesis is testable 1

Introduction:

- Background information is provided 1

- Prediction of what should occur is stated 1

Objective:

- Objective is related to hypothesis 1

Materials and Apparatus:

- appropriate materials and apparatus listed with size and amounts 1

Method:

- Method is suitable to test hypothesis 1

- Repeats or large sample size is provided 1

- One independent (manipulated) variable is correctly identified 1

- One dependent variable (responding) is correctly identified 1

- At least three controlled (constants) variable are correctly 1

identified

- Control group is correctly identified 1

- Experimental group is correctly identified 1

Data Collection Table:

- Descriptive title is provided 1

- Column or row heading with correct units are provided 1

Expected Results:

- Statement made describing what results will support or cause to 1

reject the hypothesis

Other:

- Assumption is stated and correct 1

- Precaution is stated and correct 1

- Limitation is stated and correct 1

- Source of error is stated and correct 1

Total 20

Final Grade 10

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