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There are a number of ways to express the relative amounts of solute and solvent in a solution. This page describes calculations for four different units used to express concentration:
- Percent Composition (by mass)
- Molarity
- Molality
- Mole Fraction
Percent Composition (by mass)
We can consider percent by mass (or weight percent, as it is sometimes called) in two ways:
- The parts of solute per 100 parts of solution.
- The fraction of a solute in a solution multiplied by 100.
We need two pieces of information to calculate the percent by mass of a solute in a solution:
- The mass of the solute in the solution.
- The mass of the solution.
Use the following equation to calculate percent by mass:
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Molarity
Molarity tells us the number of moles of solute in exactly one liter of a solution. (Note that molarity is spelled with an "r" and is represented by a capital M.)
We need two pieces of information to calculate the molarity of a solute in a solution:
- The moles of solute present in the solution.
- The volume of solution (in liters) containing the solute.
To calculate molarity we use the equation:
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Molality
Molality, m, tells us the number of moles of solute dissolved in exactly one kilogram of solvent. (Note that molality is spelled with two "l"'s and represented by a lower case m.)
We need two pieces of information to calculate the molality of a solute in a solution:
- The moles of solute present in the solution.
- The mass of solvent (in kilograms) in the solution.
To calculate molality we use the equation:
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Mole Fraction
The mole fraction, X, of a component in a solution is the ratio of the number of moles of that component to the total number of moles of all components in the solution.
To calculate mole fraction, we need to know:
- The number of moles of each component present in the solution.
The mole fraction of A, XA, in a solution consisting of A, B, C, ... is calculated using the equation:
To calculate the mole fraction of B, XB, use:
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What are the types of solution according to the amount of solute present?
There are more than 2 kinds, but perhaps you refer to molar (M) and molal (m). Or maybe you refer to weigh/volume and weight/weight. Or, maybe even you refer to % by mass and % by volume. And there are still others.
How are solutions used?
Solutions are used in various industries for tasks such as cleaning, chemical reactions, medical treatments, and preserving food. They are also commonly used in labs for experiments and as standards for calibration in analytical techniques. Solutions provide a convenient way to deliver precise quantities of substances and ensure uniform distribution of components.
In what ways do mixtures differ from solutions, and how can these differences be identified?
Mixtures differ from solutions in that mixtures are composed of different substances that are physically combined, while solutions are homogeneous mixtures where the substances are evenly distributed at a molecular level. These differences can be identified by observing the uniformity of the mixture - if the components are visibly separate, it is a mixture, whereas if the components are evenly mixed and cannot be distinguished, it is a solution.
In what ways do solutions differ from mixtures?
Solutions are a type of mixture where the components are evenly distributed at a molecular level, while mixtures can have uneven distribution of components. Solutions have a single phase, while mixtures can have multiple phases.
How can you use mixtures in your daily lives?
Mixtures are used in daily life in various ways, such as making coffee (mixing coffee powder with water), preparing salads (mixing different vegetables together), and cleaning (using a mixture of water and soap). Mixing different substances allows us to create new products, recipes, and solutions for different tasks.
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