Question

When is a solution said to be saturated? How can you change an unsaturated solution to a saturated solution WITHOUT adding any more solvent to it?

Answer 1

Answer:

A saturated solution can be changed into unsaturated solution (without adding solvent) by heating the solution. For instance when a saturated solution of sugar is heated to a higher temperature, it starts dissolving more sugar.

Answer 2

Answer:

An unsaturated solution is a solution that contains less than the maximum amount of solute that is capable of being dissolved. The figure below illustrates the above process and shows the distinction between unsaturated and saturated. Figure 1.