Understanding Dilution Concepts

What is the primary equation used to solve dilution problems?

• F = ma

• E = mc^2

• m1v1 = m2v2

• P1V1 = P2V2

In a dilution problem, what does v1 typically represent?

• Final molarity

• Final volume

• Initial molarity

• Initial volume

If a chemist starts with 190 milliliters of a solution, what does this volume represent in the dilution equation?

• m2

• v2

• v1

• m1

What is the final molarity if the initial molarity is 0.00259 M, initial volume is 190 mL, and final volume is 480 mL?

• 0.001 M

• 0.003 M

• 0.00259 M

• 0.001025 M

Why is it important to use consistent units in the dilution equation?

• To ensure units cancel out correctly

• To make calculations easier

• To ensure the equation is balanced

• To avoid using a calculator