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Solutions and Solubility — Quiz

Question 17 • Chemistry

The concentration of a solute in a solution is greater than the maximum concentration that is predicted from the solute's solubility. What is the best way to describe this solution?

Answer
A
supersaturated
B
unsaturated
C
saturated
D
diluted

Explanation

A solution is supersaturated when it contains more dissolved solute than its solubility limit predicts under the given conditions. An unsaturated solution can dissolve more solute, while a saturated solution is at the solubility limit. Therefore, the best description is “supersaturated.”

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