Chapter 19, Problem 10RQ

What does it mean to say that a solution is concentrated?

To determine

The definition of a concentrated solution

Answer to Problem 10RQ

A solution is concentrated means the amount of solute dissolved is more in the solution.

Explanation of Solution

Concentration is the amount of solute dissolved in the solution which is expressed as:

$\text{Concentration =}\frac{\text{amount of solute}}{\text{volume of solution}}$

The solution in which amount of solute dissolved in it is more, is known as concentrated solution and the solution in which the amount of solute dissolved in it is less, is known as dilute solution.

Example: A salt-water mixture containing $\text{10 g}$ of salt per litre of the solution is the concentrated solution and a salt-water mixture containing $\text{2}\text{.5 g}$ of salt per litre of the solution is the dilute solution or less concentrated solution.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the solution having large amount of solute dissolved is the concentrated solution.