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The dilution formula calculates the final concentration of a solution after dilution. It is based on the principle of conservation of mass, where the amount of solute remains constant before and after dilution.
The calculator uses the dilution formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula demonstrates that the final concentration is directly proportional to the initial concentration and initial volume, and inversely proportional to the final volume.
Details: Accurate dilution calculations are essential in chemistry, biology, medicine, and various industrial processes where precise concentrations of solutions are required for experiments, treatments, or manufacturing processes.
Tips: Enter initial concentration in appropriate units, initial volume in liters, and final volume in liters. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: Can I use different units for concentration?
A: Yes, as long as you maintain consistent units for both initial and final concentrations.
Q2: What if I need to use different volume units?
A: Convert all volume measurements to the same unit before calculation, or modify the formula to accommodate different units.
Q3: Does this formula work for all types of solutions?
A: The formula works for ideal solutions where the solute doesn't interact differently with the solvent after dilution.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise, but actual results may vary slightly due to measurement errors or non-ideal solution behavior.
Q5: Can this formula be rearranged to find other variables?
A: Yes, the formula can be rearranged to solve for initial concentration, initial volume, or final volume if the other three variables are known.