JAMB Chemistry 2007 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A supersaturated solution is said to contain

A. as much solute as it can dissolve at that temperature
B. more solute than it can dissolve at that temperature
C. less solute at that temperature than it can dissolve in the presence of undissolved solute
D. more solute than it can dissolve in the presence of undissolved soluteCorrect

Explanation

A supersaturated solution holds more dissolved solute than its normal solubility limit at that temperature, typically in the presence of undissolved excess solute.

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