Chapter 8, Problem 8.8EP

Classify each of the following solutions as saturated, unsaturated, or supersaturated based on the following observations made after adding a small piece of solid solute to the solution.

1. a. The added solute rapidly dissolves.
2. b. The added solute falls to the bottom of the container where it remains without any decrease in size.
3. c. The added solute falls to the bottom of the container where it decreases in size for several hours and thereafter its size remains constant.
4. d. The added solute causes the production of a large amount of solid white crystals.