Question

Which analogy best represents a saturated solution?

A.) an empty baseball field
B.) a single player on a field that has a maximum of 11 players
C.) 11 players on a field that has a maximum of 11 players
D.) 15 players on a field that has a maximum of 11 players
E.) 11 players on a field that has a maximum of 15 players

Answer 1

A solution is saturated when no more solute can be dissolved in it. The correct choice is 11 players with a maximum of 11 players because the field has as many players as can play but no additional players.

Answer 2

Answer is: C) 11 players on a field that has a maximum of 11 players.

Saturated solution contains the maximum concentration of a solute dissolved in the solvent (usually water) and if extra solute is add to saturated solution, that solute will not dissolve.

The amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent depends of chemical composition, temperature and pressure.