Section 12.3- Measuring Solution Concentration Flashcards
an expression of the quantity of solute present in a given quantity of solution
concentration
concentration =
quantity of solute/ quantity of solution (or solvent)
one way to express the concentration of a solution is the
defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution
molar concentration or molarity
equation for molarity
M= moles solute/ liters solution
solutions with accurate molarities are prepared by using a
volumetric flask
rather than always preparing solutions from the solid solute in the laboratory, solutions are often prepared by
diluting a more concentrated stock solution to the desired concentration (add water)
moles solute before dilution =
moles solute after dilution
moles solute=
volume x molarity
equation for dilutions
V1M1= V2M2
to find the amount of water added to dilute, subtract
V2 from V1
defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
molality
equation for molality
m = moles solute/ kilograms solvent
solvent is the
water