1. What is Percent Dilution?

Percent dilution measures how much a substance has been diluted by comparing the initial volume (V1) to the final volume (V2). It's commonly used in chemistry, biology, and various industrial applications.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the dilution formula:

Where:

• \( V1 \) — Initial volume of the substance (in liters)
• \( V2 \) — Final volume after dilution (in liters)

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage the original volume represents in the final diluted solution.

3. Importance of Dilution Calculations

Details: Accurate dilution calculations are essential for preparing solutions with precise concentrations, ensuring experimental reproducibility, and maintaining safety standards in laboratory and industrial settings.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both volumes in liters. V2 must be greater than or equal to V1. The result shows what percentage of the final solution is the original undiluted substance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my volumes are in milliliters?
A: Convert to liters first (divide by 1000) or modify the calculator to handle different units.

Q2: Can I use this for serial dilutions?
A: This calculates single-step dilution. For serial dilutions, multiply the dilution factors of each step.

Q3: What does a 10% dilution mean?
A: It means the final solution contains 10% of the original substance and 90% diluent.

Q4: How is this different from concentration?
A: Dilution percentage is the inverse of dilution factor, while concentration measures amount of solute per volume.

Q5: What's the maximum dilution percentage possible?
A: 100% when V1 = V2 (no actual dilution occurred). The minimum approaches 0% as V2 becomes much larger than V1.