Saturated and Supersaturated Solutions

Saturated and supersaturated solutions represent crucial concepts in the field of chemistry, particularly in understanding solubility and phase transitions. In a saturated solution, the solvent holds the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature, leading to equilibrium between dissolved and undissolved particles. On the other hand, supersaturated solutions contain more dissolved solute than theoretically possible under normal conditions, achieved through carefully controlled processes. These solutions are characterized by their instability and propensity to crystallize or precipitate out excess solute. Understanding the properties and behaviors of saturated and supersaturated solutions is fundamental to various industrial and scientific applications.

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