Question

Match the following definition to the type of solution it describes.

unsaturated solution
saturated solution
supersaturated solution

A.
The amount of solute dissolved is less that the maximum amount the solution can hold.
B.
The amount of solute dissolved is the maximum amount the solution can hold.
C.
The amount of solute dissolved is more than the usual maximum amount.

Answer 1

The following definition to the type of solution it describes are

unsaturated solution: A. The amount of solute dissolved is less that the maximum amount the solution can hold.
saturated solution: B. The amount of solute dissolved is the maximum amount the solution can hold.

supersaturated solution: C. The amount of solute dissolved is more than the usual maximum amount.