A solution is formed at room temperature by vigorously dissolving enough of the solid solute so that some solid remains at the bottom of the solution.Which statement below is TRUE?
A) The solution is considered unsaturated.
B) The solution is considered supersaturated.
C) The solution is considered saturated.
D) The solution would be considered unsaturated if it were cooled a bit to increase the solubility of the solid.
E) None of the above are true.

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The solution is considered saturated because it has dissolved the maximum amount of solute that is possible at room temperature. The presence of undissolved solid at the bottom of the solution indicates that it has reached its solubility limit. If more solute is added, it will not dissolve and will remain as solid at the bottom of the solution.

A Solution Is Formed at Room Temperature by Vigorously Dissolving