The tea has an odor. The tea spreads evenly through the water. The tea and water separate easily. The tea settles to the bottom of the container.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which characteristic explains why powdered tea becomes a solution when mixed with water?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The tea has an odor.
- The tea spreads evenly through the water.
- The tea and water separate easily.
- The tea settles to the bottom of the container.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The tea spreads evenly through the water.