Nitrogen in soil is an example for:
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- True solution
- Saturated
- Super saturated
- Unsaturated
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Nitrogen in soil is considered a saturated solution. In chemistry, a saturated solution is one where a solute is dissolved in a solvent to the maximum extent possible at a given temperature and pressure. Any addition of solute beyond this point will not dissolve in the solvent and will settle out as a precipitate or remain undissolved.
In the context of soil, nitrogen acts as a solute, and the soil acts as a solvent. The soil can hold a certain amount of nitrogen, and once it reaches its capacity, it becomes saturated. Hence, the correct answer is "Saturated."
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