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 limit
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 one that has a higher concentration than the solubility limit at a given temperature, meaning it contains more solute than can normally dissolve in the solvent at that temperature. It is possible to prepare a supersaturated solution by dissolving a large amount of solute in a solvent at an elevated temperature and then cooling the solution. A supersaturated solution is stable as long as it is not disturbed, but it can become unstable and precipitate out excess solute if it is agitated or seeded with a crystal of the solute.

A Supersaturated Solution ________