Question

How would a gummy bear placed in salt water be different from a gummy bear placed in regular water?

They both swell and are the same size.


The regular water gummy bear would be larger.


The salt water gummy bear would be larger.


They both shrink and are the same size.

Answer 1

the regular water gummy bear would be larger

Answer 2

Option B, The regular water gummy bear would be larger.

Step-by-step explanation:

A gummy bear is made up of water and sugar solution. When gummy bear is placed in a solution which has lower water content such as salt water solution, then water within the gummy bear tries to come out of it thereby causing it to shrink from its original shape and size. However, when gummy bear is placed in regular water , then it will swell as water concentration is higher on the outer side as compared to water with in the gummy bear and hence it will swell.

Thus, option B is correct