If some solute remains undissolved after making a saturated solution, what does it indicate?
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Correct answer: The solvent has dissolved solute up to its limit
At a fixed temperature and with a fixed amount of solvent, a saturated solution has reached its equilibrium dissolving capacity. If extra solute is added, the amount beyond that capacity remains at the bottom, while some dissolved particles may still leave and re-enter solution dynamically. The residue therefore indicates saturation, not that no solute dissolved or that the liquid became a gas.
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The solvent has dissolved solute up to its limit
Why is this the correct answer?
At a fixed temperature and with a fixed amount of solvent, a saturated solution has reached its equilibrium dissolving capacity. If extra solute is added, the amount beyond that capacity remains at the bottom, while some dissolved particles may still leave and re-enter solution dynamically. The residue therefore indicates saturation, not that no solute dissolved or that the liquid became a gas.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
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