A saturated solution contains
A) only ions.
B) only nonpolar molecules.
C) the maximum concentration of solute.
D) the maximum concentration of solvent.

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A saturated solution is a solution in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in the solvent, hence it contains the maximum concentration of solute. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as a saturated solution may contain both ions and nonpolar molecules depending on the nature of the solute and solvent. Option B is incorrect as a saturated solution may contain polar molecules as well. Option D is also incorrect as a saturated solution does not have the maximum concentration of solvent, as it is the solute concentration that is the limiting factor in a saturated solution.

A Saturated Solution Contains