5 Questions
Which term is commonly applied to a solution of a solid in a liquid when the concentration of the solute exceeds the concentration specified by the value of solubility at equilibrium?
Supersaturation
What is the term used to describe a solution that is in a metastable state and can be brought to equilibrium by forcing the excess solute to separate from the solution?
Supersaturation
Which substance was used in early studies of supersaturation and is also known as Glauber's Salt?
Sodium sulfate
What was the previous belief about the crystallization of a supersaturated solution before early studies showed otherwise?
It comes from agitation
Who brought attention to the concept of solid matter entering a supersaturated solution and acting as a 'starting' site for crystals to form?
Gay-Lussac
Test your knowledge of supersaturation in physical chemistry with this quiz. Explore concepts such as solubility, metastable states, and equilibrium. Challenge yourself with questions on supersaturated solutions and their behavior.
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