Why does sugar make things sticky?
In: Chemistry
Because hydrogen likes to cling to things. In a dried state, hydrogen is in balance and you’ll notice it’s not very sticky. When in the presence of water – such as the water in your skin – the hydrogen bonds to it. It’s not just the presence of hydrogen though but how much there is in sugar, hence why water which is 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen isn’t “sticky” – though as you may notice it does like to cling to your skin. Sugar is 22 parts hydrogen – a lot more to stick!
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