Which statement about dilute acid and concentrated acid is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Dilute acid has less acid per amount of solution
The governing idea is concentration, which compares the amount of solute with a given amount of solution. A dilute acid contains a smaller proportion of acid and a larger proportion of solvent, so option A is correct. “Dilute” does not mean basic, and a concentrated acid can still contain some water. Concentration is also different from strength: a concentrated acid may be strong or weak depending on its ionisation in water.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Dilute acid has less acid per amount of solution
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing idea is concentration, which compares the amount of solute with a given amount of solution. A dilute acid contains a smaller proportion of acid and a larger proportion of solvent, so option A is correct. “Dilute” does not mean basic, and a concentrated acid can still contain some water. Concentration is also different from strength: a concentrated acid may be strong or weak depending on its ionisation in water.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Acids, Bases, and Salts.
