1. What is Percent Dilution?

Percent dilution describes how the concentration of a solution changes when it's diluted with solvent. It's commonly used in chemistry, biology, and medicine to prepare solutions of desired concentrations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percent dilution formula:

Where:

• \( C_1 \) — Initial concentration (%)
• \( V_1 \) — Initial volume (mL)
• \( V_2 \) — Final volume after dilution (mL)
• \( C_2 \) — Final concentration (%)

Explanation: The formula calculates the new concentration based on the ratio of initial to final volumes.

3. Importance of Dilution Calculations

Details: Accurate dilution calculations are essential for preparing solutions with precise concentrations, which is critical in laboratory work, medical treatments, and industrial processes.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all values in the specified units. Initial and final volumes must be in the same units. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I use different volume units?
A: Yes, as long as both volumes use the same unit (mL, L, etc.), the calculation will be correct.

Q2: What if my final volume is less than initial volume?
A: This would represent concentration, not dilution, and the result would show a higher concentration than the original.

Q3: Does this work for any concentration unit?
A: The formula works for any consistent concentration units (%, M, etc.), but this calculator specifically calculates percent concentrations.

Q4: How precise should my measurements be?
A: For critical applications, use volumetric glassware and measure as precisely as possible. The calculator provides results to 2 decimal places.

Q5: Can I dilute multiple times?
A: Yes, but for multiple dilutions you would apply the formula sequentially for each dilution step.