Moles Calculation Formula:
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This calculation determines the number of moles of a substance in a solution using volume (mL), density (g/mL), concentration percentage, and molar mass (g/mol). It's essential for chemical preparations and stoichiometric calculations.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts volume to mass using density, calculates the mass of the solute using concentration percentage, then converts to moles using molar mass.
Details: Accurate mole calculation is fundamental in chemistry for preparing solutions, conducting experiments, and performing quantitative analysis in research and industrial applications.
Tips: Enter volume in mL, density in g/mL, concentration percentage (0-100), and molar mass in g/mol. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Why divide concentration by 100 in the formula?
A: Concentration percentage needs to be converted to a decimal fraction (e.g., 50% becomes 0.5) to calculate the mass of solute correctly.
Q2: Can this formula be used for solid substances?
A: For pure solids, you can directly use mass and molar mass (n = mass/molar mass) without needing volume and density calculations.
Q3: What if my concentration is in other units?
A: Convert your concentration to percentage first, or adjust the formula accordingly for molarity or molality calculations.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of your input values. Use measured density values rather than theoretical values for best results.
Q5: Can this be used for gas calculations?
A: For gases, different calculations are typically used (Ideal Gas Law: PV = nRT) as density varies significantly with temperature and pressure.