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Question: A beaker contains a solution of substance ‘A’ precipitation of substance ‘A’ takes place when small ...
A beaker contains a solution of substance ‘A’ precipitation of substance ‘A’ takes place when small amount of ‘A’ is added to the solution. The solution is ________.
A
Saturated
B
Supersaturated
C
Unsaturated
D
Concentrated
Answer
Supersaturated
Explanation
Solution
A saturated solution cannot dissolve any more solute at that temperature. If precipitation occurs it is supersaturated.