Question

If the amount of dissolved solute in a solution at a given temperature is greater than the amount that can permanently remain in the solution at that temperature, the solution is said to be
a.diluted.
b.unsaturated.
c.saturated.
d.supersaturated.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. supersaturated.

Explanation:

A solution naturally contains a solute and a solvent. The solute is the solid substance that dissolves in the solvent, which is usually a liquid substance. A solution has a maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in its constituent solvent.

However, when the amount of dissolved solute in a solution at a given temperature is greater than the amount that can permanently remain in the solution at that temperature, the solution is said to be SUPERSATURATED. This means that the solution contains more than the maximum amount of solute.