Why does sugar disolve in water? What is happening to the molecules?

Subject: Why does sugar disolve in water? What is happening to the molecules?

Date: Mon Mar 27 17:54:22 2000
Posted by cullen hallinan
Grade level: 4-6 School: Bacich Elementary
City: No city entered. State/Province: cal. Country: No country entered.
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 954201262.Ch

Message:


When I pour a cup of sugar into a cup of water in a measuring cup, the 
water doesn't overflow.  Why?  I've searched all over the net and can't 
find an explanation for someone who is not in college.  Thank you.  My 
curiousity about this is driving my mom crazy.

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