Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Saturation refers to the point at which no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent under given conditions, resulting in equilibrium between dissolved and undissolved particles.
Related terms
Supersaturation: A state in which a solution contains more dissolved solute than is normally possible at a given temperature and pressure.
Unsaturated Solution: A solution that has the capacity to dissolve more solute at a given temperature and pressure.