What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

• A. It contains less solute than the maximum amount.
• B. It contains no solute at all.
• C. It has dissolved all solute that is present.
• D. It contains the maximum amount of solute at that temperature.

Answer: (D)

Saturation means the solution has dissolved as much solute as possible at that temperature. When a solution is saturated, it contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at that temperature. Any extra solute added won't dissolve and may remain as a solid. If there were less than the maximum, the solution would be unsaturated, and if there were no solute at all, it would be just the solvent.

Saturation means the solution has dissolved as much solute as possible at that temperature. When a solution is saturated, it contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at that temperature. Any extra solute added won't dissolve and may remain as a solid. If there were less than the maximum, the solution would be unsaturated, and if there were no solute at all, it would be just the solvent.