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A super saturated solution is unstable, and wants to precipitate some solute to regain a stable situation. Dissolve something in water at a high temperature in a perfectly clean glass container, until no more dissolves. Cool slowly and the solution becomes unstable because it holds more in solution than is normal at equilibrium at that lower temperature. It is super saturated. A tiny speck of dust or even agitation can provide conditions where the excess can precipitate out as a solid particles in suspension, until the equilibrium concentration of solution is reached, but with clouds of precipitate in there.

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How can you make a super saturated solution out of a saturated solution?

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What is the difference between a saturated solution and a super-saturated solution?

A super saturated solution is unstable, and wants to precipitate some solute to regain a stable situation. Dissolve something in water at a high temperature in a perfectly clean glass container, until no more dissolves. Cool slowly and the solution becomes unstable because it holds more in solution than is normal at equilibrium at that lower temperature. It is super saturated. A tiny speck of dust or even agitation can provide conditions where the excess can precipitate out as a solid particles in suspension, until the equilibrium concentration of solution is reached, but with clouds of precipitate in there.


What is definition of crystallization?

This is a process where crystals are formed from a super saturated solution that is left undisturbed for a few days. A super saturated solution is formed when no more solute can dissolve in the solution.


How do you make a super saturate solution?

To Make a super saturated solution, you must saturate the solution fully by adding to solute to the solvent until no more dissolves. You then heat the solution and add more solute until there is undissolved solid remaining. let the solution cool, you will have a super saturated solution.


What solution is more concentrated in saturated solution?

A saturated solution that is closer to its solubility limit is more concentrated than one that is further below its solubility limit. This means that a solution with a higher concentration of solute is more concentrated.


How soft drink a super saturated solution?

To make a super saturated solution of a soft drink, you would need to heat the soft drink to a high temperature to dissolve more solute (sugar or flavoring) than would normally be possible at room temperature. Then, cool the solution slowly to allow the excess solute to remain dissolved, creating a super saturated solution.


What term describes a solution that contains the maximum amount of soluteit can hold?

A solution that has the maximum amount of solute dissolved at that temperature is known as a saturated solution.However it is possible to prepare a super saturated solution by heating the solution slightly, dissolving the maximum amount of solute and then carefully cooling the solution. Generally the super saturated solution is unstable and the excess solute will precipitate out if given the energy to do so.A common super saturated solution is a sugar solution. Sugar is added to water and the solution is heated and then carefully cooled. The solution can form a glass like solid called "toffee" rather than crystals of sugar.


When you add so much solute that no more dissolves what do you have?

A saturated solution is made when you have added so much solute that no more dissolves. The amount of solute needed to make a saturated solution will change with the temperature of the solution.


Can happen to a super saturated solution?

the solute can re-form as a solid


How would you differentiate between saturated unsaturated and super saturated?

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What happens when you add more solute to a saturated solution?

The solute normally doesn't dissolve and sinks to the bottom of the container. However, some saturated solutions can become super-saturated for a given temperature and pressure, by altering the conditions without allowing solute to precipitate.


What are the types of solutions?

The types of solution are liquid(aqeous), solid, and gaseous.