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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, and chemical reactions. It allows chemists to precisely control the amounts of reactants in solutions.
Tips: Enter the amount of substance in moles and the volume in liters. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero. The calculator will compute the molar concentration in 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 between molarity and other concentration units?
A: To convert to mass concentration, multiply molarity by molar mass. To convert to percentage, additional calculations involving density are needed.
Q3: What are typical molar concentration ranges?
A: Concentrations can range from very dilute (10⁻⁶ M) to concentrated (10+ M), depending on the substance and application.
Q4: Why is molarity preferred in many chemical calculations?
A: Molarity directly relates to the number of molecules/ions in solution, making it ideal for stoichiometric calculations in reactions.
Q5: How does temperature affect molar concentration?
A: Since volume changes with temperature, molar concentration is temperature-dependent. For precise work, solutions should be used at the temperature they were prepared.