When a single salt crystal is added to a cool liquid, large crystals form. Which statement about the original cool liquid is correct?

Answer 1

When a single salt crystal is added to a cool liquid and large crystals form, it indicates that the original cool liquid is likely a supersaturated solution of salt. In a supersaturated solution, more solute (salt) is dissolved than would normally be possible at that temperature, creating conditions for crystal growth when a seed crystal is introduced. Therefore, the correct statement about the original cool liquid is that it is supersaturated with respect to salt.