A student prepares a solution using a 1 L volumetric flask.When he finishes,the meniscus is above the calibration mark on the flask neck.The concentration of the solution is:
A)less than calculated.
B)greater than calculated.
C)unchanged.
D)irrelevant.
E)impossible to predict.

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When the meniscus is above the calibration mark, it means that the student has added more solute/solvent than intended, leading to a higher volume and a diluted solution. Therefore, the concentration of the solution is less than calculated.

A Student Prepares a Solution Using a 1 L Volumetric