dilution factor

A dilution factor is a measure of how much a solution has been weakened or diluted compared to its original concentration. It is expressed as a ratio, indicating the number of parts of the original solution compared to the total parts after dilution. For example, if you mix one part of a concentrated solution with nine parts of water, the dilution factor is 1:10. This means the final solution is ten times less concentrated than the original. Dilution factors are important in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and medicine, to ensure accurate results in experiments and treatments.