Unsaturated Solutions vs Saturated Solutions
Unsaturated Solutions:
- An unsaturated solution is a solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.
- The solvent has the ability to dissolve more solute particles because it has not reached its maximum capacity.
- If more solute is added to an unsaturated solution, it will continue to dissolve until it becomes saturated.
- The concentration of solute in an unsaturated solution is less than the maximum amount that can be dissolved.
Saturated Solutions:
- A saturated solution is a solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.
- The solvent has reached its maximum capacity to dissolve solute particles.
- If more solute is added to a saturated solution, it will not dissolve and will settle at the bottom of the container.
- The concentration of solute in a saturated solution is at its maximum level.

Differences between Unsaturated and Saturated Solutions
- The key difference between unsaturated and saturated solutions lies in their solubility. Unsaturated solutions have the ability to dissolve more solute, while saturated solutions have reached their maximum capacity.
- Unsaturated solutions are typically clear and have undissolved solute particles at the bottom of the container, while saturated solutions are cloudy and do not have any undissolved solute particles.
- When more solute is added to an unsaturated solution, it continues to dissolve, whereas when more solute is added to a saturated solution, it does not dissolve and remains as solid at the bottom.
- The concentration of solute in unsaturated solutions is less than the maximum amount that can be dissolved, while the concentration of solute in saturated solutions is at its maximum level.