Understanding Concentration and Dilution of Solutions: Molarity, Calculations, and Examples
This guide explains the concepts of concentration and dilution in solutions. Concentration refers to the amount of solute in a solution, expressed in various units such as molarity (M), parts per million (PPM), and percentages by mass or volume. The relationship between concentrated and dilute solutions is represented by the equation MC × VC = MD × VD, where MC and MD are molarities, and VC and VD are volumes. The document includes practical examples, calculations for diluting solutions, and step-by-step procedures for preparing specific molarity solutions.
Understanding Concentration and Dilution of Solutions: Molarity, Calculations, and Examples
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Parts of a Solution • Solute= dissolved substance • Solvent= dispersing medium
We can determine how much solute and solvent make up a solution = CONCENTRATION • Concentration = A measurement that describes how much solute is in a given amount of solvent or solution. • Many, many different units to express concentration. • Molarity • PPM (parts per million) • % by mass • % by volume
Molarity (M) Molarity (M) = moles of solute liters of solution CAN USE THIS TO HELP CALCULATE moles M liters
Amount of solute is constantAmount of solvent increases Dilution = add water = less concentrated Amount solute in concentrated solution EQUALS Amount solute in dilute solution
MC x VC = MD x VD (C = concentrated D = dilute) MolarityC x VolumeC = MolarityD x VolumeD
300ml of 2.5M NaOH is diluted to 750ml. Find the molarity of the diluted solution MC x VC = MD x VD 300ml x 2.5M = 750ml x MD So how much water did we have to add to delete the 2.5 M solution? water ?M 750 -300 _ 450ml 1M 2.5M 2.5M 300ml 750ml
Example: We are doing a lab and the procedure calls for 300ml 1.2 M NaOH. However, all we have is a bottle of 5.5M NaOH. We have to dilute it!!!! The Equation: MC x VC = MD x VD 5.5 M x VC = 1.2 M x 300ml V1 = (1.2 M x 300 ml) 5.5 M V1 = 0.065 L = 65 mL So what does 65 ml tell us?!
To prepare the 1.2 M NaOH solution, you pour 65 mL of 5.5 M NaOH into your container and add water to get 300 mL final volume (300-65 = 235 ml water added)