A supersaturated solution ________.
A)is one with more than one solute
B)is one that has been heated
C)is one with a higher concentration than the solubility
D)must be in contact with undissolved solid
E)exists only in theory and cannot actually be prepared

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A supersaturated solution is a solution with a higher concentration than the solubility of the solute at the given temperature and pressure. It is typically prepared by heating a saturated solution and then allowing it to cool slowly, but it can also be prepared by adding more solute than the solvent can dissolve at a given temperature and pressure. It must be in contact with an undissolved solid to maintain its state of supersaturation. It does not contain multiple solutes, and while it can be prepared through heating, this is not a defining characteristic of a supersaturated solution. Additionally, while it may be difficult to prepare, it is a real phenomenon that can be observed in laboratory settings.

A Supersaturated Solution ________