Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 13 - Solutions - Exercises - Questions - Page 478: 10

Answer

A supersaturated sugar water solution will form candy crystals when an adequate surface for nucleation appears. This means the candy will crystallize around a stick or string, which offers an appropriate surface for the crystals to begin growing from.

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A supersaturated sugar water solution will form candy crystals when an adequate surface for nucleation appears. This means the candy will crystallize around a stick or string, which offers an appropriate surface for the crystals to begin growing from.
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