Question

What are saturated and unsaturated solutions?

Answer 1

Saturated solutions

• A saturated solution is a solution in which no more solute can be dissolved and it contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved.
• An example of saturated solutions is Carbonated water.

Unsaturated solutions

• A solution that contains a solute lesser than the maximum amount of solute that is capable of being dissolved is known as an unsaturated solution.
• An example of an unsaturated solution is Sodium chloride in water.