Clara has a solution of potassium iodide in 2.0 L of water. She adds a small pinch of potassium iodide to the solution, and she observes it dissolving. Which term, if any, describes the solution?

1 Answer
Mar 8, 2018

Unsaturated

Explanation:

If a solution is saturated, the solid you add won't dissolve. If a solution is supersatured, a precipitate (solid) will from when you add the pinch.

If you can add more solid to a solution and it will dissolve, then the solution is unsaturated.