Question
Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated solutions.
Answer
- Saturated solutions contain the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a specific temperature, while unsaturated solutions can still dissolve more solute.
- Additional solute added to a saturated solution forms a precipitate, while in an unsaturated solution, it dissolves.
- A saturated solution is in dynamic equilibrium with the undissolved solute, while an unsaturated solution is not in equilibrium.
