Chapter 19, Problem 12RQ

Is concentration typically given with the volume of solvent or the volume of solution?

To determine

That concentration is typically given with the volume of the solution or volume of solvent

Answer to Problem 12RQ

Concentration is expressed as the amount of solute present in the given volume of solution.

Explanation of Solution

Concentration of a solution can be expressed as:

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

Example: A solution of sucrose in water has concentration of $1$ gram of sucrose in every liter of solution.

So the concentration is typically given with the volume of solution not with the volume of solvent.

Conclusion:

Therefore, Concentration is typically given with the volume of solution not with the volume of solvent.