A saturated solution is defined as
A)a concentrated solution.
B)a solution that is in equilibrium with pure solute.
C)a solution than is in equilibrium with undissolved solute.
D)a solution that is not in equilibrium with both pure solvent and undissolved solute.

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A saturated solution is one in which the maximum amount of solute has dissolved in the solvent, and any additional solute will remain undissolved, establishing an equilibrium between the dissolved and undissolved solute.

A Saturated Solution Is Defined as