Question
In a solution which pair of actions could combine to keep a concentration constant
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GPT-4o mini
To keep the concentration of a solution constant, you can combine the following two actions:
1. **Adding Solute**: Introducing more solute will increase the concentration. However, this must be balanced by another action.
2. **Diluting with a Solvent**: Adding a solvent will decrease the concentration of solute in the solution.
By carefully controlling the amount of solute added and the amount of solvent used for dilution, you can maintain a constant concentration in the solution. For example, if you add a specific amount of solute and then dilute the solution with a solvent by the exact volume that corresponds to the increase in solute concentration, the overall concentration can remain constant.
Alternatively, a dynamic scenario, such as in a chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, can also keep the concentration of reactants and products constant over time, a concept known as chemical equilibrium.
1. **Adding Solute**: Introducing more solute will increase the concentration. However, this must be balanced by another action.
2. **Diluting with a Solvent**: Adding a solvent will decrease the concentration of solute in the solution.
By carefully controlling the amount of solute added and the amount of solvent used for dilution, you can maintain a constant concentration in the solution. For example, if you add a specific amount of solute and then dilute the solution with a solvent by the exact volume that corresponds to the increase in solute concentration, the overall concentration can remain constant.
Alternatively, a dynamic scenario, such as in a chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, can also keep the concentration of reactants and products constant over time, a concept known as chemical equilibrium.