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MODULE 5
WEEK 6
SOLUTIONS

What Is This Module About?

This module introduced to you the concept on Solutions. There is one lesson
prepared for you in this module:

Lesson 1:Properties of Saturated and Unsaturated Solution

What Will You Learn From This Module?

After reading this module, you should be able to:
1. Identify the components of a solution
2. Investigate the properties of Unsaturated and saturated solution

How to learn from this module

In order to achieve the objectives of this module successfully, you have to remember the following:

1. Read and follow the instructions carefully.

2. Answer the pretest.

3. Take down notes and record points for clarification.

4. Take the posttest and check your answers against the key at the

end of the module.

5. Try to obtain at least 85% level of proficiency in the tests.

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LESSON 1
Week 6
Let’s Learn
Properties of Saturated and Unsaturated Solution

Solution is a mixture that has a uniform composition.

In order to produce this, two substances are being used:
the solute and solvent.

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of one or more

solutes dissolved in a solvent.

Solute is a component of a solution that is being dissolved, normally present in a smaller amount. On the other
hand, Solvent is a component of a solution that dissolves the solute and it is normally greater in amount. To
understand more all about this, we will have a simple illustration. A sugar is added to a glass of water. 

In this case, the water in the glass is the solvent, the sugar (substance being dissolved) is the solute and the result is
called sugar solution.
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Trivia! 
Did you know that water is called the universal solvent? Water is considered to be the universal solvent due to the
fact that there are many substances that can be dissolved from it just like on the example mentioned above. Here is
another example; a salt is added to the water.

Solubility

The ability of a solute to be dissolved from a solvent in a given solution is called Solubility. That is why sugar and
table salt will dissolve in water because both substances possess a property called solubility. But as you increase
the amount of solute in a given solution, there is a tendency that not all solution will be dissolved completely. For
instance, if you put 1/2 table spoon of sugar in a glass of water and stir, the sugar granules will easily dissolve
hence there are no traces of sugar found in the specific solution. But as you increase the amount of sugar that is
being mixed with water, you can now visibly see the remaining sugar granules that are undissolved.

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Saturated and Unsaturated Solution

A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved, whereas
unsaturated solutions contain less than the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved. Because
carbonated water is saturated with carbon, it emits carbon through bubbles. Sand in water is an example of an
unsaturated.

Saturated Solutions

A saturated solution is a chemical solution that contains the greatest quantity of solute contained in the
solvent. The solute cannot be dissolved anymore in a saturated solution . 

The saturation point of any liquid is determined by the type of the material and the temperature. A saturated
solution is one in which the quantity of dissolved solute equals the saturation point of the solvent. A solvent can
dissolve some particular types of solutes in it. 

The maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at a specified temperature can be termed as
a saturated solution. A solution cannot dissolve any more solute further upon reaching saturation. The undissolved
substances remain at the bottom. The point at which the solute stops dissolving in the solvent is termed
the saturation point.

Saturated solution is a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given
amount of solvent. This state is when the solution has reached a point in which no more solute can be dissolved.

Sometimes at home we include instant coffee, juice, soft drinks, and tea as part of our breakfast, lunch or dinner or
even snacks. Some take coffee drink during conversations, meetings etc. These are all form of solution particularly
unsaturated solutions

Following are the examples of Saturated Solutions:

 Soil is a saturated mixture consisting of nitrogen. On attaining the saturation point, the excess nitrogen is
emitted out into the air in the form of gas.
 Beverages, such as cold drinks are saturated solutions of dissolved carbon in water.
 Protein drinks which is a saturated solution of protein powder in milk etc.

Unsaturated Solutions

Unsaturated solutions have the ability to dissolve additional solute until they achieve saturation. Solutes
will no longer dissolve in the solvent after reaching the saturation threshold, resulting in unsaturated
solutions. 

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A solute must be added to a solvent in order for a solution to form. At first, the solute dissolves in a solvent and
forms a homogeneous solution. A solution in which solutes dissolve is referred to as an unsaturated solution. A
solution is made up of two types of particles: solutes and solvents. Water is commonly used as a solvent (which is
one of the reasons why water is also called the universal solvent). 

As a result, all solutions are considered to be largely unsaturated in nature before being transformed into saturated
solutions by adding solute to them. The amount of solute that is contained in lesser amounts than the maximum
value, that is before the solution reaches the saturation level is called an unsaturated solution. No remaining
substances leave at the bottom, that is, all the solute is dissolved in the solvent. An unsaturated solution is basically
a chemical solution that has a solute concentration lesser than its corresponding equilibrium solubility. 

Following are the examples of Unsaturated Solutions:

Salt or sugar dissolved in water below the saturation point.

 Air or mist.
 Iced coffee.
 Vinegar is the acetic acid solution in water.

Interconversion of Saturated and Unsaturated Solution 

Saturated solution on heating becomes unsaturated whereas an unsaturated solution becomes saturated upon
cooling. On heating the saturated solution, the solubility of that particular solute increases in the given solvent. As
a result of this, more solute can be dissolved into the solvent. However, in the case of cooling a solution, the solute
particles which were initially dissolved in the solvent separate out as crystals.

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EXEQUIEL M. RAMIENTOS JR, LPT

MEDINA COLLEGE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL