Supersaturated Solution

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit an extra sweater into an already-packed suitcase before a trip. This is similar to what happens in a supersaturated solution, where you have more dissolved substance in the liquid than it would normally hold at that temperature, just like squeezing in that extra sweater when the suitcase seems full. In this analogy, the suitcase represents the solvent, the clothes are the solute, and the act of forcing the sweater in is like carefully heating or manipulating the solution to hold more solute than usual; both situations are precarious and can easily unravel if not managed carefully.