Difference between Saturated and Unsaturated Solution

Last updated at July 21, 2021 by Teachoo

Difference between Saturated and Unsaturated Solution-Teachoo.jpg

Saturated Solution	Unsaturated Solution
Solution contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute	Solution contains less than maximum amount of dissolved solute
More solute cannot be added without raising the temperature	More solute can be added without raising the temperature
Example : Solubility of Salt is 36gm (at 20 degree celsius) If we mix 36 gm of salt in 100 gm of water Then, it becomes a Saturated Solution	Example : Solubility of Salt is 36gm (at 20 degree celsius) If we mix 30 gm of salt in 100 gm of water Then, it becomes a Unsaturated Solution (Anything less than 36 gm would work)

Note : A supersaturated solution contains more than the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at that temperature. It is unstable and the solute will usually begin to crystallize, especially if disturbed.

Example : A solution of 40g Salt in 100 g water is Super Saturated Solution