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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 analytical chemistry. It allows chemists to precisely control the amount of reactants in chemical reactions and is essential for preparing standard solutions.
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 mol/L (M).
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 in laboratory work?
A: Common concentrations range from millimolar (mM, 10⁻³ M) to molar (M) solutions, depending on the application and solubility.
Q4: Why is molar concentration preferred in chemical calculations?
A: Molar concentration directly relates to the number of particles, making it ideal for stoichiometric calculations and reaction kinetics.
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.