Dilution of Solutions (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes

Reducing concentration by adding solvent

The amount of solute

12 M

$\text{Vol}_1 \times M_1 = \text{Vol}_2 \times M_2$

The concentration of the solution

Step-by-step dilution by same factor

1:10

125 cm³

$\frac{\text{Total volume}}{\text{Stock volume}}$

1000

Final is always lower

0.1 M