Chapter 15.1, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether a dilute solution be saturated or not has to be determined.

Concept introduction: Solution is mixture in which all components are uniformly distributed. Any solution has 2 substances: solute and solvent. For formation of solution compatibility between solute and solvent is required. Example is salt solution and sugar solution.

On the basis of quantity of solute in a specified amount of solvent, solutions are called dilute or concentrated.

Answer to Problem 5RQ

A dilute solution can never be saturated as more amount of solute can be added into it.

Explanation of Solution

Saturated solutions are those into which no more quantity of solute can be added. And unsaturated solutions are reverse of these. Dilute solution on the contrary are those solution in which very small quantity of solute is present in solution. And concentrated solutions are reverse of it.

Therefore, a dilute solution can never be a saturated solution.

Conclusion

A dilute solution can never be saturated as more amount of solute can be added into it.