What is the difference between an unsaturated solution and a saturated solution?
1 Answer
Well the difference is usually poorly appreciated at undergraduate level........
Explanation:
A saturated solution is a solution that contains the same amount of solute that would be in equilibrium with UNDISSOLVED solute.
As well as a solute, and a solvent, a temperature is usually specified because a hot solution can generally dissolve more solute than a cold one.
And an unsaturated solution is a solution that holds an amount of solute that is LESS than the amount that would be in equilibrium with undissolved solute.
Definitions of
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If you are unclear as to my emphasis, come again, because this is a very important definition to understand.
And for once I found the relevant links...........