Question

what happens if you add more solute to a saturated solution? what happens if you add more solute to a supersaturated solution? what happens if you add more solute to an unsaturated solution

Explanation:

A saturated solution has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature and pressure. Adding more solute results in undissolved solute remaining at the bottom. A supersaturated solution has more solute dissolved than the saturated - state amount. Adding a seed crystal or more solute can cause excess solute to precipitate out. An unsaturated solution can dissolve more solute, so adding more solute will cause it to dissolve until it reaches saturation.

Answer:

• If you add more solute to a saturated solution: The additional solute will not dissolve and will remain undissolved at the bottom of the container.
• If you add more solute to a supersaturated solution: The excess solute will precipitate out of the solution.
• If you add more solute to an unsaturated solution: The solute will dissolve until the solution becomes saturated.