When a supersaturated solution is disturbed, such as by shaking, stirring, or adding a small seed crystal, it can cause the excess solute to crystallize out of the solution. This rapid precipitation occurs because the solution contains more solute than it can normally dissolve at that temperature, leading to a sudden release of the solute in solid form. Consequently, the solution returns to a stable state, often resulting in the formation of visible crystals.
A supersaturated solution is obtained.
A supersaturated solution is obtained.
Supersaturated
The solute can re-form as a solid.
To make a supersaturated solution, you would first dissolve the maximum amount of solute in the solvent at an elevated temperature to increase solubility. Then, slowly cool the solution down without disturbing it to prevent the excess solute from precipitating out, creating a supersaturated solution.
The solute will eventually fall out of a supersaturated solution
A supersaturated solution is obtained.
Salt will crystalize out.
The solute will eventually fall out of a supersaturated solution
Adding more solute the solution become supersaturated.
A supersaturated solution is obtained.
Supersaturated
A solution become supersaturated when the limitt of solute solubility at a given temperature is exceeded.
The solute can re-form as a solid.
A supersaturated solution has a concentration of solute greater than the solubility at a specific temperature.
How a saturated solution can become supersaturated?
A supersaturated solution contain an amount of solute higher than the limit of solubility at a given temperature and pressure.