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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Saturated solution and a supersaturated solution
Solution
Saturated solution and a supersaturated solution :
- Saturated: The solution cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.
- Supersaturated: Solution which has more solute than its saturated sol. at that temperature.
A saturated solution can be made unsaturated by adding more of solvent.
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