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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If some solid remains at the bottom of the solution at room temperature, it indicates that the solution has reached its maximum solubility at that temperature, making it saturated. A solution would be unsaturated if more solute could be dissolved in it, and supersaturated if it contains more solute than it theoretically should be able to dissolve at that temperature. Cooling the solution may decrease the solubility, but it would not change the fact that it was already saturated at room temperature.

A Solution Is Formed at Room Temperature by Vigorously Dissolving