Chapter 3, Problem 69TQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The reason for the formation of sugar syrup in the concentrated aqueous solution, rather than crystals.

Introduction:

Sugar is a generic name given for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates. The several types of sugar are derived from different sources. Simple sugars are termed as monosaccharides and include glucoseand galactose. A disaccharide of glucose and fructoseforms sucrose, which is commonly known as the "table sugar".