a beaker contains a solution. a single solute crystal is added to the solution. immediately, crystals form…

a beaker contains a solution. a single solute crystal is added to the solution. immediately, crystals form in the solution. which term best describes the solution before the crystal was added?\n- supersaturated\n- unsaturated\n- diluted\n- saturated

a beaker contains a solution. a single solute crystal is added to the solution. immediately, crystals form in the solution. which term best describes the solution before the crystal was added?\n- supersaturated\n- unsaturated\n- diluted\n- saturated

Answer

Brief Explanations:

A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature. When a solute crystal is added to a supersaturated solution, the excess solute quickly crystallizes out. In an unsaturated solution, more solute can dissolve without crystallization. A diluted solution just has a low - concentration of solute. A saturated solution has the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature and doesn't immediately crystallize upon addition of a small amount of solute crystal.

Answer:

A. supersaturated