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Molar concentration, also known as molarity, is a measure of the concentration of a chemical species in a solution. It is defined as the amount of substance (in moles) per unit volume of solution (in liters).
The calculator uses the molar concentration formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the concentration of a solute in a solution by dividing the number of moles of solute by the volume of the solution in liters.
Details: Molar concentration is a fundamental concept in chemistry used in preparing solutions, stoichiometric calculations, and various analytical techniques. It is essential for quantitative chemical analysis and reaction studies.
Tips: Enter the amount of substance in moles and the volume in liters. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is the difference between molarity and molality?
A: Molarity (M) is moles per liter of solution, while molality (m) is moles per kilogram of solvent. Molarity is temperature-dependent, while molality is not.
Q2: How do I convert between mass and moles?
A: Use the formula: moles = mass (g) / molar mass (g/mol). You need to know the molar mass of the substance to perform this conversion.
Q3: What are typical units for molar concentration?
A: The SI unit is mol/m³, but mol/L (or M) is more commonly used in chemistry. Other common units include mmol/L and μmol/L.
Q4: Why is molar concentration important in chemical reactions?
A: Molar concentration allows chemists to determine the exact amounts of reactants needed and predict the amounts of products formed in chemical reactions.
Q5: How does dilution affect molar concentration?
A: When a solution is diluted, the amount of solute remains constant while the volume increases, resulting in a decrease in molar concentration according to the formula M₁V₁ = M₂V₂.