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“The process of dissolution of solute in the solvent takes place even after saturation”. Is this true or false?

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question in an international level competition.

This question is from Solubility Solutions topic in portion Solutions of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (a) True

Explanation: At saturation point, a dynamic equilibrium is established between the two processes of dissolution and crystallization. These reactions occur at the same rate. When more solute is added beyond saturation point, dissolution of solute takes place but same amount of solute recrystallizes at the same rate. Hence making it look like dissolution does not occur when it actually does.
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