Solution Concentrations

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to solution concentrations, including different ways to express concentration, calculation methods, and relevant examples.

Concentration

The measure of the amount of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution.

Mass Percent (m/m)

The mass of solute divided by the total mass of the solution, multiplied by 100.

Volume Percent (v/v)

The volume of solute divided by the total volume of the solution, multiplied by 100.

Mass/Volume Percent (m/v)

The mass of solute (in grams) in a given volume of solution (in mL), multiplied by 100.

Molarity

The concentration of a solution expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.

Conversion Factor

A ratio used to convert one quantity to another, such as the relationship between grams of solute and liters of solution.

Example Calculation of Mass Percent

A method that involves calculating the percentage of a solute in a solution based on total solution weight.

Molarity Calculation

Involves determining the number of moles of solute in a given volume of solution to find its molarity.

Step of Analyzing Problem

A systematic process of identifying given values and required outputs in a calculation.

Conversion for Molarity

Using molarity as a conversion factor to relate moles of solute to liters of solution.