Question

A solution that has dissolved as much solute as it is capable of, is said to be a __________ solution.

• A. dilute
• B. concentrated
• C. unsaturated
• D. saturated
• E. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

saturated

A saturated solution is one that holds the maximum amount of solute that is capable being dissolved in a given solvent under the given set of conditions. If a solution contains less than the maximum amount of solute it can dissolve, it is called an unsaturated solution.

Additionally, the terms dilute and concentrated do talk about the amount of solute a given solvent can hold. It only talks about the relative proportion of solute and solvent in a solution.

So, the correct option is D.