Solution concentration refers to the amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solvent. It is usually expressed in terms of mass/volume (g/mL), mass/mass (g/g), or volume/volume (mL/mL).
- A solution is considered concentrated when there is a large amount of solute dissolved in the solvent. This means that a small volume of the solution contains a high concentration of the solute. For example, if you have a solution where a large amount of sugar is dissolved in a small amount of water, it would be considered a concentrated solution.
- On the other hand, a solution is dilute when there is a small amount of solute dissolved in the solvent. In a dilute solution, a large volume of the solution contains a low concentration of the solute. For instance, if you have a solution with only a small amount of salt dissolved in a large amount of water, it would be classified as a dilute solution.
Solubility, on the other hand, refers to the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature. It is usually expressed in terms of grams of solute per 100 grams of solvent. If a solute exceeds its solubility limit in a solvent at a particular temperature, it will not dissolve completely, leading to the formation of a saturated solution where the excess solute remains undissolved at the bottom of the container.
