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Saturation. Unsaturated, 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
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Saturation Unsaturated, 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 Saturated • If no solid is present – it is unsaturated or supersaturated • To determine which, add a crystal • Supersaturated will crystallize • Unsaturated will dissolve the crystal