Why does sugar break down so much faster in a hot drink than it does in a cold one?

Question

Why does sugar break down so much faster in a hot drink than it does in a cold one?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Dissolving sugar and many other compounds in water requires energy for the water molecules to pull apart and surround individual sugar molecules. A hot drink makes this energy easier to distribute.

(In other words, an endothermic process benefits from added heat.)