6.1.4 - Saturated, Unsaturated, Supersaturated Solutions (Qualitative)
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Define an unsaturated solution.
💡 Hint: Think of a drink with sugar before you reach the limit.
What happens when you add more solute to a saturated solution?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when your tea is too sweet.
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What characterizes an unsaturated solution?
💡 Hint: Think about the capacity to dissolve more solute.
True or False: Saturated solutions can still dissolve more solute.
💡 Hint: Remember the limit of saturation.
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In a science class, you have 100g of sugar. If you dissolve it in water at 60°C and then cool it to room temperature, explain what will happen and if you can relate it to a supersaturated solution.
💡 Hint: Think about changes in solubility with temperature.
You have two solutions, one saturated and one unsaturated. Describe how each behaves when you add a small amount of solute.
💡 Hint: Consider the limits of each type of solution.
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