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Solutions and Solubility

Question 12 • *STPSB_Environmental Science 2627

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
diluted
B
saturated
C
unsaturated
D
supersaturated

Explanation

A supersaturated solution contains more dissolved solute than its solubility limit predicts under the given conditions. Therefore, the best description is “supersaturated.” A saturated solution is at the solubility limit, while an unsaturated solution contains less solute than that limit.

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