SaturationUnsaturated, Saturated and Supersaturated

Saturated solution -contains the maximum amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a given temperature.

Unsaturated solution- more solute could be dissolved-indicated by no solid present

Supersaturated solution- more solute is dissolved than is theoretically possible at a given temperature.

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How could you determine if a solution is saturated, unsaturated or supersaturated?

If solid is present – it is SaturatedIf no solid is present – it is unsaturated or

supersaturated To determine which, add a crystal

Supersaturated will crystallize Unsaturated will dissolve the crystal