Dilute

Dilute refers to the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution, usually by mixing with more solvent. The dilution factor is the total amount of solution per aliquot volume. It is a common practice in laboratories to make a solution directly from its constituent ingredients. There are three parts to the calculation. The first is the volume of the solution to be made. The second is the volume of the solute to be added. The third is the volume of the solvent to be added.

Process

Dilution is the process of decreasing the concentration of a solute in a solution, or the lowering of the concentration of a substance in air or water. This is done by mixing a less concentrated solution with a more concentrated one. The resulting solution is thoroughly mixed so as to ensure that all parts of the solution are identical.

Applications

Dilution is often used in commercial and laboratory settings where many samples are being processed. It is a common technique in chemistry, where it can be used to control the concentration of various substances in a solution. In environmental science, dilution is used to reduce the concentrations of potentially harmful substances in the environment.

Dilution Factor

The dilution factor is often used in the calculation of dilutions. The dilution factor is the ratio of the final volume over the aliquot volume. For example, if you add a 1 mL sample to 9 mL of diluent to get 10 mL of solution,

See Also

• Concentration
• Solution
• Solvent
• Solute
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science

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