Dilution of Solution

Solutions are classified as dilute or concentrated based on relative amount of solute present in them. Dilute solutions are those which contain relatively smaller amount of dissolved solute in the solution whereas, concentrated solutions are those which contain relatively larger amount of dissolved solute in the solution.

Dilution of a solution is necessary process in the laboratory, as stock solution (more concentrated) are often purchased and stored in laboratory when the desired concentration of solution is required can be prepared by diluting the stock solution by given formula.

Concentrated Solution = Dilute Solution

$M_1V_1 = M_2V_2$

Where,

$M_1$ = Molarity of concentrated solution

$V_1$ = Volume of concentrated solution

$M_2$ = Molarity of dilute solution

$V_2$ = Volume of dilute solution