_____ is a solution of sucrose in purified water.

• A. Aqueous sugar solution
• B. Concentrated sugar solution
• C. Flavored sugar solution
• D. Simple Syrup

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that a solution is a homogeneous mixture where a solute (sugar) is dissolved in a solvent ( purified water). When sugar dissolves in water without any other ingredients, the common name for that liquid is simple syrup. It’s the standard term because it describes the straightforward sugar-in-water solution, with no flavorings or other additives.

The other phrases describe characteristics rather than naming it. An aqueous sugar solution is just a descriptive phrase for any sugar dissolved in water, but it isn’t the conventional name. A concentrated sugar solution emphasizes how much sugar is dissolved, not what it’s typically called. A flavored sugar solution implies added flavors, which isn’t present in simple syrup.