Question

Which of the following is INCORRECT for supersaturated solution?

Options

• A solution containing greater than the equilibrium amount of solute is said to be supersaturated solution.

• Supersaturated solutions are stable.

• The precipitation occur by the addition of a tiny crystal of solute to supersaturated solution.

• The supersaturated solution changes to saturated solution upon precipitation.

Answer 1

Supersaturated solutions are stable.