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Item SC056004: The weight of a jar containing water and sugar stays the same after some of the sugar dissolves.

A student adds water and sugar to a jar and seals the jar so that nothing can get in or out. The student then weighs the jar containing the water and sugar. After some sugar dissolves, the student weighs the jar and its contents again.

What will happen to the weight of the jar containing the water and sugar after some of the sugar dissolves?

  1. The weight will stay the same.
  2. The weight will increase.
  3. The weight will decrease.
  4. The weight will depend on how much sugar dissolves.
(Modified from Goldberg, et al., 2006)
Distribution of Responses
Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item 056004
Students Responding Correctly
Group Correct Total Percent
Overall 2127 4769 45%
Grades
  6–8 895 2430 37%
  9–12 1215 2310 53%
Gender
  Male1136231549%
  Female956236240%
Primary Language
  English1876414845%
  Other19750939%

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