Question

Define the following

• Dilute solution

Answer 1

Solution

• A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called a solution
• it is also called a true solution
• The two main components of the solution are solute and solvent
• Solute: The component usually presents in lesser of the solution that is dissolved in the solvent is called the solute. it can be a gas, liquid, solid
• Solvent: The component usually present in the larger quantity of the solution that dissolves the other component in it is called the solvent, it can be a gas, or liquid.

Depending upon the amount of solute present in comparison to solvent

Dilute solution

• The solution in which the amount of solute is very less compared to the amount of solvent is called dilute solution
• It is the process of decreasing the concentration of solute by adding more solvent to it.
• For example, we can make dilute $\mathrm{HCl}$ by taking 10mL of concentrated $\mathrm{HCl}$ and adding 90mL of water to it.
• A dilute solution contains a little amount of solute only, hence we can add more solute particles to dissolve in it.
• In order to make a dilute solution we can add more solvent to it.