What Does Supersaturated Solution Mean?

Supersaturation occurs with a chemical solution when the concentration of a solute exceeds the concentration specified by the value equilibrium solubility. Most commonly the term is applied to a solution of a solid in a liquid.

What do you mean by supersaturated solution?

A supersaturated solution is one which contains more dissolved solute than is needed to form a saturated solution at the same temperature; From: Newnes Engineering and Physical Science Pocket Book, 1993.

What is an example of a supersaturated solution?

A supersaturated solution remains solvated even with extra solid once it is cooled. An example of a supersaturated solution is sodium acetate in water. Sodium acetate is the salt of acetic acid or vinegar. Water is a common solvent of supersaturated solutions since it can be heated safely.