Property Saturated Solution Unsaturated Solution

Contains the maximum Contains less solute than the

Dissolved Solute amount of solute that can maximum amount that can
Concentration be dissolved at a given be dissolved at a given
temperature temperature

In a dynamic equilibrium Not in a dynamic equilibrium,

where the rate of as the rate of dissolution is
Equilibrium State dissolution equals the rate higher than the rate of
of precipitation precipitation

Solvent is unable to
dissolve any additional Solvent has the potential to
Solvent Capacity solute without changing dissolve more solute
temperature or pressure

No visible precipitation Precipitation may occur

Precipitation occurs under normal when an additional solute is
conditions added

Saturated solution
temperature affects
Temperature has no
Temperature solubility (higher
significant effect on solubility
Effect temperature can dissolve
more solute)

Conductivity is at its
Conductivity is lower due to
Conductivity maximum as ions are in
fewer ions in the solution
equilibrium

May appear cloudy or

Appears clear and
Appearance contain undissolved
transparent
particles