Concentration Of The Solvent

Definition

Concentration refers to how much solute is present compared to solvent. In other words, it's a measure of how much of one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

Related terms

Molarity:

A unit of concentration, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

Solubility:

The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature.

Dilution:

The process by which the concentration of a solution is reduced, usually by adding more solvent.