Question

How does concentration affect crystallization?

(a) Increase in concentration leads to large crystals

(b) Decrease in concentration leads to large crystals

(c) Increase in concentration leads to small crystals

(d) Decrease in concentration leads to small crystals

The question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Principles of Crystallization in section Crystallization of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Increase in concentration leads to large crystals

Best explanation: When the water evaporates faster the concentration increases. The larger crystals can accommodate larger the surface where more molecules can be added.