A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given tempera...
At saturated solution stage equilibrium gets established among dissolution and crystallisation.
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Saturated Solution and Equilibrium
Saturated solution is a solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure. At this stage, equilibrium gets established between dissolution and crystallisation processes.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is a state in which the rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction. In a saturated solution, the rate of dissolution of solute particles is equal to the rate of crystallisation of solute particles.
Dissolution
Dissolution is a process in which solid solute particles dissolve in a solvent to form a solution. In a saturated solution, the rate of dissolution of solute particles is equal to the rate of crystallisation of solute particles.
Crystallisation
Crystallisation is a process in which solution particles come together to form a solid solute. In a saturated solution, the rate of crystallisation of solute particles is equal to the rate of dissolution of solute particles.
Equilibrium Constant
The equilibrium constant (Kc) is the ratio of the concentration of products to the concentration of reactants at equilibrium. In a saturated solution, the equilibrium constant is constant at a given temperature and pressure.
Le Chatelier's Principle
Le Chatelier's principle states that if a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change in concentration, temperature, or pressure, the system will shift its equilibrium position to counteract the change. In a saturated solution, if more solute is added, the equilibrium will shift towards crystallisation to maintain the saturation level.
Conclusion
In a saturated solution, equilibrium is established between dissolution and crystallisation processes. The rate of dissolution of solute particles is equal to the rate of crystallisation of solute particles. The equilibrium constant is constant at a given temperature and pressure. Le Chatelier's principle states that the equilibrium will shift towards crystallisation if more solute is added to maintain the saturation level.
A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given tempera...
We dissolve crystals of solute in a solvent . When max amt of crystals are #dissolved , it forms saturated soln . So eqm is established between crystallisation and dissolution