Using Salt and Sugar to Explore How Substances Dissolve

You will need the following items to carry out this experiment.

·	12 clear, plastic cups (10 ounce [300 ml]) 
·	One permanent marker 
·	One (1 teaspoon) (5.0 ml) measuring spoon 
·	One (12 teaspoon) (2.5 ml) measuring spoon 
·	One (1 cup) (240 ml) measuring cup 
·	8 teaspoons (40 ml) salt, divided in 16 (12 teaspoon) portions 
·	8 teaspoons (40 ml) sugar, divided in 16 (12 teaspoon) portions 
·	48 ounces (1,440 ml) water at room temperature 
·	24 ounces (720 ml) each of five different clear liquids, all at room temperature 
·	One clock or watch with a second hand 
·	One clear plastic cup containing eight fluid ounces (240 ml) water at room temperature