SupersaturatedSolution

• a solution which contains a greater amount of disolved substance than a saturated solution
  
• the result of the solution being cooled from a higher temperature to a temperature below that at which saturation occurs
  
• crystalization does not occur when cooled
  

• Sodium acetate trihydrate, 160g
  
• Distilled water, 30mL
  
• Erlenmeyer flask, 500mL
  
• Parafilm
  
• Graduated Cylinder
  
• Balance
  
• Hot plate / magnetic stirrer
  
• Chemical resistant goggles and gloves and apron
  

1. weigh out 160g of sodium acetate
   
2. add 30mL of Distilled water to the solid
   
3. heat and stir solution until completely dissolved(approx. 15min.)
   
4. cover flask with parafilm and allow it to cool to room temperature
   
5. take off the paraflm and add a single crystal
   
6. the solution should recrystalize