What is the difference between dilute and concentrated acids?

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Dilute acid Concentrated acid

Dilute acids contain a large fraction of water. Concentrated acids contain a small amount of water and larger amount of acid.

Dilute acids are less reactive and less corrosive as well. Concentrated acids are highly reactive and corrosive and are very dangerous.

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Dilute acid	Concentrated acid
Dilute acids contain a large fraction of water.	Concentrated acids contain a small amount of water and larger amount of acid.
Dilute acids are less reactive and less corrosive as well.	Concentrated acids are highly reactive and corrosive and are very dangerous.