Instructional Video

What Are Dilutions?

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Many people use dilution when cooking sauces, soups, and gravy. The 29th lesson in a 30-part series explains how scientists use dilution in a chemistry lab. The activity focuses on the equation for solving dilution problems and encourages applying the equation before moving on to the next video on more complex dilutions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create additional practice problems solving for either M or V in the given equation
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of moles, volume, and concentration
  • Many individuals will prefer solving the equations with a calculator
Pros
  • Encourages pupils to pause the video and solve an equation on their own
  • Offers a guided practice problem
Cons
  • None
Common Core