GEN CHEM 1 | Concentration Units

Saturated Solution

has the maximum amount of a solute that will dissolve in a solvent

Unsaturated Solution

has the less than the maximum amount of a solute that will dissolve in a solvent

Supersaturated Solution

has more than the maximum amount of a solute that will dissolve in a solvent; leading to the formation of crystals

Mole Fraction

[moles of X component]/[sum of moles of all components]

Molarity | Definition

the number of moles of solute in 1L of solution

Molarity | Equation

[moles of solute (mol)]/[volume of solution in liters (L)]

Molality | Definition

number of moles of solute dissolved in 1kg of solvent

Molality | Formula

[moles of solute (mol)]/[mass of solvent (kg)]