Molarity Formula:
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Molarity (M) is a measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is a fundamental concept in chemistry used to quantify solution concentrations.
The calculator uses the molarity formula:
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Explanation: This formula converts concentration in grams per liter to molarity by dividing by the equivalent weight of the substance.
Details: Accurate molarity calculation is essential for preparing chemical solutions, conducting experiments, and understanding chemical reactions in various scientific and industrial applications.
Tips: Enter concentration in g/L and equivalent weight in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: What is the difference between molarity and molality?
A: Molarity is moles per liter of solution, while molality is moles per kilogram of solvent. Molarity is temperature-dependent, while molality is not.
Q2: How do I find the equivalent weight of a compound?
A: Equivalent weight is calculated by dividing the molecular weight by the number of reacting units (valence). For acids/bases, it's MW divided by acidity/basicity.
Q3: Can this calculator be used for any solute?
A: Yes, as long as you know the concentration in g/L and the equivalent weight in g/mol, the calculator works for any solute.
Q4: What are common units for concentration?
A: While this calculator uses g/L, concentration can also be expressed in mg/mL, μg/μL, or other mass/volume units that can be converted to g/L.
Q5: Why is molarity important in chemistry?
A: Molarity is crucial for stoichiometric calculations, preparing solutions of known concentration, and determining reaction rates and equilibrium constants.