The sugar reacts and colors the water. The sugar becomes white and the water changes color. The sugar evaporates and the water changes color. The sugar dissolves and colors the water.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: What happens to colored sugar when it is added to water?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The sugar reacts and colors the water.
- The sugar becomes white and the water changes color.
- The sugar evaporates and the water changes color.
- The sugar dissolves and colors the water.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The sugar dissolves and colors the water.