Question

What is meant by

(a) Unsaturated

(b) Saturated and

(c) Supersaturated solutions

Answer 1

(a) Unsaturated solutions — A solution in which more of the solute can be dissolved at a given
temperature is called an unsaturated solution.(b) Saturated solutions — A solution that cannot dissolve any more of the solute at a given
temperature is called a saturated solution.
(c) Supersaturated solutions — A solution that contains more solute than it can hold at room
temperature is called supersaturated solution.