Chapter 13, Problem 29QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given solution is either saturated or not has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Saturated solution is the solution that contains maximum quantity of solute dissolved in the solvent. In the given volume of saturated solution amount of solute dissolved in the solvent called solubility. Here, the pure solute is in equilibrium with the solution $\text{Q}\text{=}{\text{K}}_{\text{c}}.$

Unsaturated solution is the solution that contains less quantity of solute than saturated solution. Here, the solute is less than the equilibrium concentration of solute $\text{Q}\text{<}{\text{K}}_{\text{c}}.$

Supersaturated solution contains more solute than solute present in the saturated solution. Here, the solute is more than the equilibrium concentration of solute $\text{Q}\text{>}{\text{K}}_{\text{c}}.$