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Under some circumstances it is possible to dissolve more of a solute into a solution than the nominal solubility of that solute would allow. A saturated solution is one that contains all the solute that will normally dissolve, and a supersaturated solution contains even more of that solute. If the solution is disturbed in some way (the appearance of a nucleating particle, stirring, etc.) then the excess solute will precipitate from the solution, or in the case of a gas, will bubble out of the solution.

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What solution is more concentrated in saturated solution?

A super saturated solution.


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

You have to Heat it!


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.


What is the meaning of super saturated solution?

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What solution cannot dissolve any more solute under specified conditions?

A solution that does not allow any more solute to dissolve (at room temperature) is called a SATURATED SOLUTION. But a saturated solution can be made to dissolve more solute by heating it. Then it is called a super saturated solution.The solvent becomes saturated and the no more solute will disolve


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 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


Why precipitation is accelerated in super saturated solution?

In super saturated solution the water molecules are already bonded to the solute particles which prevent them from dissolving more substance and thus precipitation occurs very quickly


What are the types of solutions?

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


What is does saturated mean?

a saturated solution is a one in which no more solute can be dissolved at that temperature.