1. Dilution: The concentration of the solution decreases. This means that the amount of solute per unit volume of solvent becomes lower.
2. Molarity Decreases: The molarity of the solution, which is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution, also decreases.
3. Volume Increases: The total volume of the solution increases due to the addition of more solvent.
4. Solute Concentration Decreases: Since the amount of solute remains the same but the volume increases, the concentration of the solute decreases.
5. Solution Becomes Less Concentrated: The overall solution becomes less concentrated, moving towards a more dilute state.
Example:
Imagine a concentrated sugar solution. If you add a lot of water (the solvent) to this solution, the sugar molecules will be spread out over a larger volume. The solution will taste less sweet because the concentration of sugar has decreased.
Key Points:
* The amount of solute remains constant during dilution.
* The concentration of the solution decreases proportionally to the amount of solvent added.
* Dilution is a common process used in chemistry and other fields to adjust the concentration of solutions to desired levels.
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