Question

define the term saturated solution, Un saturated solution and super saturated solution​

Answer 1

What is a Saturated Solution?

• A saturated solution is a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved under the condition at which the solution exists.

• In chemistry, after studying solutions and properties of the solution, one can understand that a solution can reach a status of saturation. This state is when the solution has reached a point in which no more solute can be added. Addition of solute after this point would result in a solid precipitate or gas being released. Such a mixture is called a saturated solution.

How to Prepare a Saturated Solution?

A saturated solution is prepared by continuously adding solute to the solution until a stage is reached where the solute appears as a solid precipitate or as crystals to form a highly saturated solution.

• Consider the process of adding table sugar to a container of water.

• Initially, the added sugar dissolves as the solution is stirred.

• Finally, as more sugar has added a point is reached where no amount of stirring will cause the added sugar to dissolve.

• The last added sugar remains as a solid on the bottom of the container, the solution is saturated