Question

How can I calculate the dilution factor using concentration?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

You can start by making sure that you understand what it means to dilute a solution.

The underlying principle when performing a dilution is the fact that the number of moles of solute must remain constant.

As you know, the concentration of a solution is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

molarity

=

moles of solute/

liter of solution

The purpose of a dilution is to decrease the concentration of the solution. Since the number of moles of solute must remain constant, the only way to achieve the decrease in concentration is to increase the volume of the solution by adding more solute.