Solutions

Saturation and Concentration

 SOLUBILITY OF SOLUTES
The maximum amount
or capacity of solute
to be dissolve in a
certain amount of
solvent.
SATURATION
The degree or extent to
which something is
dissolved or absorbed
compared with the
maximum possible
(Qualitative)
 Saturated Solution

When a solute reaches

its maximum capacity
to be dissolved in a
certain solvent. It also
indicates that the
solution reaches its
saturation point.
 Properties of Saturated Solution
● A saturated solution is one
where there are equal numbers
of particles or solutes and
solvent in a solution.
● If there no additional solute can
dissolve in a solution, that
solution is said to be saturated.
● Example: The dead sea wherein
the shoreline contains excess
solid salt.
 Unsaturated Solution

A solution (with less

solute than the
saturated solution)
that completely
dissolves, leaving no
remaining substances.
 Properties of Unsaturated Solution

 It is contains less than the

maximum amount of solute that
can be dissolved in a solvent
 Unsaturated solution consists
of solute completely dissolved
insolvent.
 Example: The powdered juice
was completely dissolved in a
glass of water
 Supersaturated Solution
A solution contains more
than the maximum amount
of solute that is capable of
being dissolved at a given
temperature.
 FACTORS AFFECTING SOLUBILITY

1. Amount of stirring

2. Particle size
 FACTORS AFFECTING SOLUBILITY

3. Nature of solute

4. Temperature
 CONCENTRATION
The concentration of a
substance is the
quantity of solute
present in a given
quantity of solution.
(Quantitative)
 Concentrated Solution
is one that has a relatively large
amount of dissolved solute.
 Dilute Solution
is one that has a relatively small
amount of dissolved solute.