How would you prepare a saturated solution of sodium chloride in water at 25°C? What will happen if this solution is cooled to 10°C?

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How would you prepare a saturated solution of sodium chloride in water at 25&#xB0;C? What will happen if this solution is cooled to 10&#xB0;C?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

At 25°C, 55 g of common salt dissolves in 100g of water. However, if more of common salt is added to the above solution, it just does not dissolve. In such a situation, the solution of common salt containing 55 gm of salt in 100 gm of water, is a saturated solution at 25°C