Key Concepts: Solution Types

Core Definitions

• Saturated Solution: Contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature.
• Unsaturated Solution: Contains less than the maximum amount of solute — more can dissolve.
• Supersaturated Solution: Contains more dissolved solute than a saturated solution; unstable.
• Solubility: The maximum amount of solute that dissolves in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.