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The moles formula (n = c × V) calculates the number of moles of a substance from its concentration and volume. This fundamental chemistry equation is essential for stoichiometric calculations and solution preparation.
The calculator uses the moles formula:
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Explanation: The formula multiplies concentration by volume to determine the total amount of substance in moles.
Details: Calculating moles is crucial for chemical reactions, solution preparation, titration calculations, and determining reactant quantities in laboratory and industrial settings.
Tips: Enter concentration in mol/L and volume in liters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the number of moles.
Q1: What if my volume is in milliliters?
A: Convert milliliters to liters by dividing by 1000 before entering the value (1 mL = 0.001 L).
Q2: Can I use different concentration units?
A: The calculator expects mol/L. Convert other units like g/L or M to mol/L before calculation.
Q3: What are typical concentration ranges?
A: Concentrations range from very dilute (0.001 mol/L) to concentrated (10+ mol/L) depending on the substance and application.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact. Accuracy depends on the precision of your concentration and volume measurements.
Q5: What is this formula used for in practice?
A: Preparing chemical solutions, calculating reactant amounts, determining yields in chemical reactions, and various analytical chemistry applications.