How does dilution affect molarity?

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Caleb Adams · Accepted Answer

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Serenity Allen · Answer

undefined Dilution decreases molarity while keeping the amount of solute constant. The formula for dilution is $M_1V_1 = M_2V_2$, where $M_1$ and $V_1$ are the initial molarity and volume, and $M_2$ and $V_2$ are the final molarity and volume after dilution.