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Meaning of dilute aqueous solution
Nitric acid is used as a dilute aqueous solution.
What is meant by ‘dilute aqueous solution’?
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- 1 Identifies a low concentration of solute dissolved in water.
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It contains a low concentration of nitric acid dissolved in water.
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Dilute means the acid is weak.
Weak describes ionisation, whereas dilute means a low concentration of solute dissolved in water.