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No. A saturated solution is still in equilibrium. If you bring it into contact with more of the solute, the concentration will remain the same. Solute will precipitate out at the same rate that more solute dissolves into the solution.
An unstable equilibrium would be a supersaturated solution. In a supersaturated solution, more of the solute is in solution that would be equilibrium with the solid solute (or gas if you are dissolving gas for example). An example that many people are familiar with is dissolving a lot of sugar into hot water. As it cools down, the solution becomes supersaturated. As long as there is nothing for the sugar to nucleate on , the sugar can remain in solution indefinitely. If you hang a string in the solution, the sugar will start crystalizing on the string, forming "rock candy."
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A solution that is at equilibrium must be?
Saturated
What is a solution with a concentration above the equilibrium solubility called?
a supersaturated solution
What is the relation between dynamic equilibrium and a saturated solution?
For a short period of time they become one.
What is the difference between an isotonic solution and equilibrium?
equilibrium is reaching that state of equal concentration. isotonic is how you describe the cell that has equal concentration.
What is a solution that can dissolve no more than solute?
This solution is called a saturated solution, when the solution will dissolve no more of a solute.
A solution in which the dissolved solute is in equilibrium with undissolved solute?
A saturated solution.
A solution that is at equilibrium must be?
Saturated
Solution equilibrium most likely exists in which type of solution?
Equilibrium is only found in a saturated solution, where the dissolved species and the undissolved species are in equilibrium with each other. In a dilute solution there is nothing that is undissolved, and so there is no equilibrium, and by definition a supersaturated solution is out of equilibrium and essentially has too much stuff dissolved in it (it will eventually return to equilibrium and some of the dissolved material will precipitate out).
What is a solution with a concentration above the equilibrium solubility called?
a supersaturated solution
Which one of the following demonstrates a system in dynamic equilibrium A. all of these B. none of these C. An unsaturated solution. D. A saturated solution. E. A supersaturated solution.?
saturated and unsaturated solution
What is it called when a solution contains as much solute as it can hold at a given temperature?
equilibrium ?
What is a solution that can't dissolve a solution anymore?
A saturated solution has a solute that is at its maximum concentration. At this point, no more solute can be dissolved at the current temperature. The dissolved and undissolved solutes are at equilibrium in the saturated solution.
What evidence do you have that the equilibrium shifted when saturated potassium nitrate solution was cooled?
The solution forms bigger crystals that have pointed ends.
What is the relation between dynamic equilibrium and a saturated solution?
For a short period of time they become one.
Which two processes are at equilibrium in a saturated sugar solution?
Dissolving and precipitating the solute in solvent.
Describe how you can tell the difference between an unsaturated solution and a saturated solution?
The easiest way to determine if the solution is saturated or not is not really very 'scientific.' Remove a sample and, drop a bit of the solute into it. If the additional solute dissolves, the solution is not saturated. If it does not, the solution is saturated.
What causes the equilibrium to shift when a cooled saturated potassium nitrate solution is added to water?
When a cooled saturated potassium nitrate solution is added to water, the concentration of the potassium nitrate decreases making it less likely that he substance will precipitate out of solution.
