Molarity

Molarity is a unit of concentration, measuring the number of moles of a solute per liter of solution. It is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry.

Definition[edit | edit source]

Molarity (M) is defined as the number of moles of solute divided by the volume of the solution in liters. The formula for molarity is:

M = moles of solute / liters of solution

Calculation[edit | edit source]

To calculate the molarity of a solution, one needs to know the amount of solute in moles and the volume of the solution in liters. If the amount of solute is given in grams, it can be converted to moles using the molar mass of the solute.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Molarity is used in various fields of science, including chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology. It is used to express the concentration of a solution, which is important in many laboratory procedures and experiments.

Limitations[edit | edit source]

While molarity is a convenient measure of concentration, it has some limitations. It depends on the volume of the solution, which can change with temperature. Therefore, molarity is not an ideal measure of concentration for solutions that are subject to significant temperature changes.

See also[edit | edit source]

Molarity Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.