Dilute

Definition

Describes a solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance for its volume.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 3.7 · Paper 1

A dilute solution contains a relatively small amount of dissolved substance for its volume. Its solute particles are spread relatively far apart.
Revise: Dilute vs Concentrated

1
Adding solvent makes a solution more dilute only because the dissolved substance is spread through a larger volume; it does not remove the solute.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

Describes a solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance for its volume.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 3.7 · Paper 1

A dilute solution contains a relatively small amount of dissolved substance for its volume. Its solute particles are spread relatively far apart.
Revise: Dilute vs Concentrated

1
Adding solvent makes a solution more dilute only because the dissolved substance is spread through a larger volume; it does not remove the solute.

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