A saturated solution ________.
A)contains dissolved solute in equilibrium with undissolved solute
B)has the capacity to dissolve more solute
C)will rapidly precipitate if a seed crystal is added
D)contains no double bonds
E)cannot be attained

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A saturated solution is defined as a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure, in which the excess solute remains undissolved and is in equilibrium with the dissolved solute. Therefore, option A is correct as it correctly defines a saturated solution. Option B is false, as a saturated solution has no capacity to dissolve more solute. Option C is true, as the addition of a seed crystal can cause the excess solute to crystallize out of the solution, but this does not happen rapidly. Option D is irrelevant, as the concept of double bonds is not related to a saturated solution. Option E is false, as a saturated solution can be attained by dissolving the maximum amount of solute in a given solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

A Saturated Solution ________