Question

In relation to chemical solutions, which term does not express a degree of saturation?
A: unsaturated
B: saturated
C: supersaturated
D: oversaturated

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Oversaturated is not one of the terms used

Answer 3

Over saturated definitely

Answer 4

To me that term just doesn't make sense.

You have two things to consider

Q(sp) how much of a solute is dissolved taking into consideration, the ions, at a particular point.

K(sp) your solubility ion constant, temperature dependent, which is how much of a substance can dissolve in that particular solvent at a given temperature. This value depends on something simple: like dissolves like.

In the case when the solution is saturated you have:

Q(sp) = K(sp) solution can't accept any more solute at the given temperature.
If Q(sp) is less than K then you haven't reached saturation point.