Dilution Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dilution?
A
Diluting the solution instead of mixing solids into liquids.
2
Q
Why is diluting important in the real world?
A
Easy to store and ship small volumes of highly concentrated solutions and then dilute them later.
3
Q
How does calculation of dilutions work?
A
Relies on the fact that adding solvent does not change the number of moles of solute.
4
Q
Dilution Formula
A
C1V1 = C2V2
5
Q
What does C and V stand for in dilution formula?
A
C is concentration and V is volume.
