-A sample of potassium chlorate (15.0 g)is dissolved in 201 g of water at 70 °C, with precautions taken to avoid evaporation of any water. The solution is cooled to 30.0 °C and no precipitate is observed. This solution is ________.
A)hydrated
B)miscible
C)saturated
D)unsaturated
E)supersaturated

Question

-A sample of potassium chlorate (15.0 g)is dissolved in 201 g of water at 70 °C, with precautions taken to avoid evaporation of any water. The solution is cooled to 30.0 °C and no precipitate is observed. This solution is ________.
A)hydrated 
B)miscible 
C)saturated 
D)unsaturated 
E)supersaturated

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The solution is unsaturated because no precipitate forms when cooled, indicating that the solute is completely dissolved and the solution can still hold more solute at 30.0 °C.

-A Sample of Potassium Chlorate (15