Question

A solution in which more of the solute can dissolve at a given temperature is called

• A. Homogeneous mixture
• B. Heterogeneous mixture
• C. Unsaturated solution
• D. Saturated solution

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Unsaturated solution

The explanation for the correct answer

Option C

• A solution that can dissolve more of the solute at a given temperature is called an unsaturated solution.
• This kind of solution always contains less amount of solute than its corresponding unsaturated solution at a given temperature and pressure.
• Salt or sugar dissolved in the water below its saturation point is an example of an unsaturated solution.

The explanation for the incorrect answer

Option A

• A mixture is a material that is made up of two or more different chemical substances which are not chemically bonded.
• There are two types of mixtures, which are homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Homogeneous mixtures have the same appearance and chemical composition throughout.
• Homogeneous mixtures could be anything like solid, liquid, or gas.
• Water, air, and steel are examples of homogeneous mixtures.

Option B

• A mixture is a material that is made up of two or more different chemical substances which are not chemically bonded.
• There are two types of mixtures which are homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where throughout the solution the composition is not uniform.
• A solution of oil in water is an example of heterogeneous mixtures.

Option D

• A solution in which no more substance can be dissolved at that given temperature is called a saturated solution.
• A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of substance in it at that temperature.
• seawater is an example of a saturated solution because it is already saturated with different salt and additional salt will form solid salt crystals instead of dissolving.

Thus, option C i.e., Unsaturated solution is the correct option.