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Molar concentration (also called molarity) is a measure of the concentration of a chemical species in a solution, expressed as the amount of substance per unit volume of solution. It is one of the most common units used to quantify the concentration of a solution in chemistry.
The calculator uses the molar concentration formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the concentration by dividing the number of moles of solute by the volume of the solution in liters.
Details: Molar concentration is fundamental in chemical calculations, including stoichiometry, solution preparation, dilution calculations, and chemical reaction analysis. It is essential for laboratory work, industrial processes, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Tips: Enter the amount of substance in moles and the volume in liters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the molar concentration in moles per liter (mol/L).
Q1: What is the difference between molarity and molality?
A: Molarity (C) 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 convert grams to moles?
A: Use the formula: moles = mass (grams) / molar mass (g/mol). You need to know the molar mass of the substance.
Q3: What are typical molar concentration ranges?
A: Concentrations can range from very dilute (10⁻⁶ M) to concentrated (10+ M), depending on the application and solubility of the solute.
Q4: Can I use different volume units?
A: The calculator requires liters. Convert milliliters to liters by dividing by 1000, or microliters by dividing by 1,000,000.
Q5: Why is molar concentration important in chemistry?
A: It allows precise quantification of reactants and products in chemical reactions, ensures reproducibility in experiments, and is essential for calculating reaction rates and equilibrium constants.