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A saturated solution of sugar in water is prepared. The temperature of water is lowered by 5 °C. Will the solution continue to be saturated? Give reasons.

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If a solution is saturated, it means that more solid will not dissolve in the solution at that temperature. If the temperature is lowered, then the solubility of sugar will be reduced even further and the solution will continue to remain saturated.

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