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The difference is gradual, but not sharply drawn:
Diluted means (more) lower concentration, in laboratory practice less than 1.0 M (<1.0 mol/L) and concentratedacids (or other solutions) are higher concentrated, above 1.0 mol/L .
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you're talking about the lab bottles, "dilute" means "6M" (which is not really all that dilute) and "concentrated" means "straight out of the stock bottle", i.e very nearly pure acid in most cases (of the common laboratory acids you'll see in a college general chemistry lab, HCl is the only one that isn't "pure", because pure HCl is a gas; HCl out of a stock bottle is generally about 12M).
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∙ 11y agoAddition of water to a concentrated acid gives a dilute acid as the product. However adding water should be done very carefully as those reactions involved are highly exothermic and may cause even explosions.
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Are acids most dangerous when concentrated or diluted?
yes it is it more harmful than dilute acid
What does dilute acid mean?
A diluted acid is a concentrated acid that has been diluted by water so it is not as concentrated. Sometimes the final dilution is expressed as a percentage of the original acid. More often we use molarity. In common lab use the dilute acids are 2M.
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
Why can concentrated acid be weak acids?
An acid is considered 'weak' or 'strong' regardless of concentration or dilution. An acid's strength is determined by how easily the H+ ions disassociate in an aqueous solution. Strong acids like HCl do this readily, and are considered strong, even when heavily diluted. Organic acids like Citric Acid tend to be 'weak' acids, and are considered 'weak' even when concentrated.
Are dilute acids or concentrated acids more hazardous?
Concentrated acids are more dangerous in generally, but some dilute acids can still be dangerous as well.
Are concentrated acids weaker than diluted acids?
No.
Are acids more dangerous when diluted than concentrated?
Concentrated acids are more dangerous.
What are the two Differences between diluted and concentrated acids?
Diluted acids don't have such a high PH scale so they aren't as corrosive and don't burn. Concentrated acids such a Hydrochloric acid with a PH scale of 1 are highly corrosive and will burn a lot, maybe so much that it'll eat through your skin.
Are acids most dangerous when concentrated or diluted?
yes it is it more harmful than dilute acid
Why should concentrated acids and bases be diluted very carefully?
because if you get the acid on you ,your skin will burn so you have to dilute it so its safer
What does dilute acid mean?
A diluted acid is a concentrated acid that has been diluted by water so it is not as concentrated. Sometimes the final dilution is expressed as a percentage of the original acid. More often we use molarity. In common lab use the dilute acids are 2M.
What is an example of a concentrated solution?
Drinking squash, concentrated vegetable boullion (stock), some fruit juices are concentrated then diluted again... basically anything that has been boiled to remove the water content is "concentrated".
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
Why can concentrated acid be weak acids?
An acid is considered 'weak' or 'strong' regardless of concentration or dilution. An acid's strength is determined by how easily the H+ ions disassociate in an aqueous solution. Strong acids like HCl do this readily, and are considered strong, even when heavily diluted. Organic acids like Citric Acid tend to be 'weak' acids, and are considered 'weak' even when concentrated.
What do acids do in the presence of water?
Get Diluted
What is the difference between Concentrated and corrosive acids?
Nitric acid refers to the chemical in any form. 'Concentrated' specifically defines it in a concentrated solution.
Are dilute acids or concentrated acids more hazardous?
Concentrated acids are more dangerous in generally, but some dilute acids can still be dangerous as well.
