In 1763, sugar was considered valuable due to its scarcity and high demand. It was a luxury item that symbolized wealth and status. The labor-intensive process of sugar production also contributed to its high value.
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No, a mixture of sugar and chalk is considered heterogeneous. This is because sugar and chalk do not dissolve in each other, so they would have visible differences and not form a uniform composition throughout the mixture.
Table sugar is not a mechanical mixture but a compound. Table sugar is composed of two or more elements so it can be categorized as compound mixture as the formula C12H22O11 describes it as a compound.
Gold is considered valuable due to its rarity, durability, and beauty. It has been used for centuries as a form of currency, a store of value, and for ornamental purposes. Its scarcity and the extensive mining process required to extract it also contribute to its value.
Lactose and maltose are considered reducing sugars because they have a free aldehyde or ketone group that can reduce other substances. Sucrose, on the other hand, does not have a free aldehyde or ketone group, so it is not considered a reducing sugar.
The pH of sugar water is typically close to 7, which is considered neutral. However, the exact pH can vary depending on the type and concentration of sugar used, as well as any impurities present in the water.