Answer to Question #191905 in General Chemistry for OhMoe

Question

When making up a solution of known concentration, you should first dissolve the solute in a minimum volume of solvent.

True or False

Answer 1

Solutions of known concentration can be prepared either by dissolving a known mass of solute in a minimum volume of solvent and diluting to a desired final volume or by diluting the appropriate volume of a more concentrated solution (a stock solution) to the desired final volume.

So True.