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What is the difference between dilute and concentrated solution?
The difference between dilute and concentrated solution is that the amount of solute compared to solvent in a concentrated solution is more than in a dilute solution.
A solution is made up of a solute, which is the substance that is being dissolved, and a solvent, which is the substance that is dissolving. In other words, a solution is a mixture of two or more components that is homogeneous. The solute and the solvent, as well as their miscibility with one another, are the two elements that regulate the formation of a solution. When you add solvent to a saturated solution, you’re “diluting” the solute, so any solution with a solute concentration below the stable maximum is dilute. In simple English, however, dilute is usually reserved for very dilute liquids.
The solubility of the solute determines the strength of a solution which refers to the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent. The concentration of a solution is defined as the quantity of solute that is dissolved in a fixed amount of a solution or a solvent.
The concentration of a solution can be classified into the following classes based on the strength of the solution.
1. Diluted solution
2. Concentrated solution
The difference between both solutions is as follows:
Dilute solution | Concentrated solution |
The term “dilute solution” refers to a solution in which a small amount of solute is dissolved in a large amount of solvent. | The term “concentrated solution” refers to a solution in which the amount of solute dissolved is more compared to the amount of solvent. |
By adding more solute it can be converted into a concentrated solution. | By adding more solvent it can be converted into a dilute solution. |
For example, Vinegar, pure lemon juice in water | For example, Conc. Sulphuric acid and Conc, hydrochloric acid. |
