A beaker contains a solution of a substance ‘A’. Precipitation of substance ‘A’ takes place when a small amount of ‘A’ is added to the solution. The solution is _________.
A beaker contains a solution of a substance ‘A’. Precipitation of substance ‘A’ takes place when a small amount of ‘A’ is added to the solution. The solution is _________.

(i) saturated

(ii) supersaturated

(iii) unsaturated

(iv) concentrated

 

Correct Answer: (ii) supersaturated

Explanation: Most of the substance does not dissolve when we add more solute will not dissolve in saturated solution. It will just sit down at the bottom of the beaker. The substances start to precipitate in a supersaturated solution.