Dilute, Unsaturated, Saturated and Supersaturated solutions

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The discussion revolves around identifying the correct classifications of solutions: dilute, unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated. The participant initially matched sodium acetate solutions incorrectly, believing it to be supersaturated when it should have been classified as saturated. They also misidentified the behavior of the solution upon disturbance, initially guessing it was saturated instead of supersaturated. After receiving feedback, they corrected their answers, confirming that sodium acetate is indeed a saturated solution and that a supersaturated solution will release excess solute if disturbed. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding solution dynamics in chemistry.
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Homework Statement




Match the items to the statements below.
A Dilute
B Unsaturated
C Saturated
D Supersaturated

1. Sodium acetate solution after the excess solute fell out of solution.
2. There is visible solute on the bottom of the container.
3. The solution will release excess solute if disturbed or another crystal is added.
4. A small amount of solute in solvent.
5. "Watery" tasting kool aid.
6. Can hold more solute at the current temperature.

2. The attempt at a solution
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. B

I know that at least one if not more of these is wrong, but I'm having trouble figuring out which ones. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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#3 right isn't right. I also don't agree on #1. Care to explain why you picked those answers?
 
Well the only reason why I put #1 as D. was because I saw sodium acetate under examples of supersaturated solutions in my Chem book. And #3 I was sort of just guessing on.

But I see now that 1 is C. and 3 is D. So I got it!
 
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