A saturated solution __________.
A)contains as much solvent as it can hold
B)contains no double bonds
C)contains dissolved solute in equilibrium with undissolved solute
D)will rapidly precipitate if a seed crystal is added
E)cannot be attained

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A saturated solution contains dissolved solute in equilibrium with undissolved solute, meaning that the rate of dissolution of solute is equal to the rate of precipitation of solute. It does not mean that the solution has as much solvent as it can hold (choice A) or that it contains no double bonds (choice B). Although adding a seed crystal may induce precipitation (choice D), it will not occur rapidly because the solution is already in equilibrium. While it is true that some solutes may not be able to dissolve to saturation (choice E), many substances can form saturated solutions.

A Saturated Solution __________