Molarity Formula:
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Molarity (M) is a measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution. For reconstituted liquids, it's crucial for preparing solutions with precise concentrations for experiments or medical applications.
The calculator uses the molarity formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how many moles of solute are present in each liter of solution, which is the definition of molarity.
Details: Accurate molarity calculations are essential for preparing solutions with precise concentrations, critical for chemical reactions, biological assays, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Tips: Enter the mass of solute in grams, volume of solution in liters, and molecular weight in g/mol. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's the difference between molarity and molality?
A: Molarity is moles per liter of solution, while molality is moles per kilogram of solvent. Molarity changes with temperature, molality doesn't.
Q2: How do I convert between different concentration units?
A: Conversions require knowing the solution density. For dilute aqueous solutions, molarity ≈ molality.
Q3: Why is molecular weight important?
A: Molecular weight converts between grams and moles, allowing you to calculate the number of molecules present.
Q4: What if my volume is in milliliters?
A: Convert mL to L by dividing by 1000 before entering the value (1 mL = 0.001 L).
Q5: How precise should my measurements be?
A: Precision depends on your application. For most lab work, 4 significant figures is sufficient.