1. What is the Dilution Equation?

The dilution equation calculates the final concentration of a solution after dilution. It's based on the principle of conservation of mass, where the amount of solute remains constant before and after dilution.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the dilution equation:

Where:

• \( C_1 \) — Initial concentration (mol/L)
• \( V_1 \) — Initial volume (L)
• \( V_2 \) — Final volume after dilution (L)
• \( C_2 \) — Final concentration after dilution (mol/L)

Explanation: The equation shows that concentration is inversely proportional to volume when the amount of solute is constant.

3. Importance of Dilution Calculations

Details: Accurate dilution calculations are essential in chemistry, biology, medicine, and many industrial processes to prepare solutions of desired concentrations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all values in consistent units (mol/L for concentration, liters for volume). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I use different volume units?
A: Yes, as long as both V1 and V2 are in the same units (mL, L, etc.), the calculation will be correct.

Q2: What if I need to calculate the dilution factor?
A: The dilution factor is simply V2/V1. This calculator gives you the resulting concentration directly.

Q3: Does this work for serial dilutions?
A: For serial dilutions, you need to apply the equation sequentially for each dilution step.

Q4: Can I use this for weight-based dilutions?
A: For weight-based dilutions, you need to account for density if converting between mass and volume.

Q5: What's the maximum precision of this calculator?
A: The calculator accepts inputs with 4 decimal places and provides results with similar precision.