What is the difference between saturated, and unsaturated and super saturated

Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated refer to the state of a solution in relation to the amount of solute it contains:

1. Saturated: A saturated solution is one in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in a solvent at a specific temperature. At this point, any additional solute added will not dissolve and will instead settle at the bottom of the container.

2. Unsaturated: An unsaturated solution is one in which less than the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in a solvent at a specific temperature. In an unsaturated solution, additional solute can still be dissolved.

3. Supersaturated: A supersaturated solution is one in which more solute has been dissolved than is normally possible at that temperature. Supersaturation is achieved by dissolving the solute in a hot solvent and then slowly cooling the solution to allow excess solute to remain dissolved. Supersaturated solutions are unstable and can quickly become saturated or crystallize if disturbed.