A solution with a concentration higher than the solubility is _.
A) is unsaturated
B) is supercritical
C) is saturated
D) is supersaturated
E) is not possible

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A solution with a concentration higher than the solubility is called supersaturated. This means that more solute has been dissolved than the solvent is normally capable of holding at that temperature and pressure. Supersaturated solutions are unstable and can form precipitates if disturbed, or if a seed crystal of the solute is added, causing the excess solute to come out of solution.

A Solution with a Concentration Higher Than the Solubility Is