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Molarity (mol/L) to grams per liter (g/L) conversion is a fundamental calculation in chemistry that converts the molar concentration of a solution to its mass concentration. This conversion is essential for preparing solutions with specific concentrations in laboratory settings.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: This formula converts the number of moles of a substance per liter of solution to the mass of that substance per liter of solution.
Details: Converting between molarity and mass concentration is crucial for:
Tips: Enter the molarity in mol/L and the molar mass in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the concentration in g/L.
Q1: What's the difference between molarity and mass concentration?
A: Molarity (M) expresses concentration as moles of solute per liter of solution, while mass concentration (g/L) expresses it as grams of solute per liter of solution.
Q2: Can I use this calculator for any chemical compound?
A: Yes, as long as you know the correct molar mass of the compound. The calculator works for any substance dissolved in solution.
Q3: How do I find the molar mass of a compound?
A: Molar mass is calculated by summing the atomic masses of all atoms in the molecule. It's typically found in chemical databases or calculated from the molecular formula.
Q4: Is temperature important for this conversion?
A: Temperature affects density and thus volume measurements, but the conversion formula itself is temperature-independent as it's based on molar relationships.
Q5: Can I convert back from g/L to mol/L?
A: Yes, you can rearrange the formula: \( M = \frac{g/L}{\text{Molar Mass}} \).