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What is the difference between a saturated solution and a supersaturated solution?
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A saturated solution is a solution in which the maximum amount of solvent has been dissolved at a specific temperature. This solution is thermodynamically stable. In mathematical terms, if we denote the amount of solvent as 'S', then for a saturated solution, 'S' Show more…
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