Why does a supersaturated solution solidify if solute is added?

Subject: Why does a supersaturated solution solidify if solute is added?

Date: Sun Apr 12 19:34:01 1998
Posted by crystal wilson
Grade level: 10-12
School: pat-med
City: patchogue State/Province: ny
Country: us
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 892427641.Ch

Message:



Like if you have a supersaturated solution and extra solute is added.  It comes out of solution and solidifies, but why doesn't it just become saturated with the rest of the solute at the bottom like a regular saturated solution?

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