Question

12 Distinguish between dilution and dilution factor?

Answer 1

Dilution and dilution factor are common terms used for calculations in analytical chemistry. Dilution refers to the decrease of the concentration of a particular solute in a solution. This term can be used to describe both liquids and gases. Dilution factor is a measure of dilution; it describes the extent of the dilution. The key difference between dilution and dilution factor is that dilution of a solution is the decrease of the concentration of solutes in that solution whereas dilution factor is the ratio between the final volume and the initial volume of the solution.