Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Solubility - Explore Your World-Preparing Rock Candy - Page 293: 2

Answer

The saturated solution is obtained when the sugar stops dissolving, and some solid sugar starts to be formed at the bottom of the pan.

Work Step by Step

You can find the definition of saturated solution on page 290. According to the text, a saturated solutions is not capable of dissolving more solute, which results in the precipitation of the excess.
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