If the amount of solute in a solution is increased, what generally happens to its concentration?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It increases
Concentration measures the amount of solute relative to a specified amount of solution or solvent. If the reference amount remains the same and more solute is added, the ratio increases, so concentration increases. The result could differ if volume is changed simultaneously, but under the usual fixed-base assumption option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It increases
Why is this the correct answer?
Concentration measures the amount of solute relative to a specified amount of solution or solvent. If the reference amount remains the same and more solute is added, the ratio increases, so concentration increases. The result could differ if volume is changed simultaneously, but under the usual fixed-base assumption option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
