concentration (Q13415)
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type of physical property; the abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture
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type of physical property; the abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture |
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Concentration is a scientific measure of the amount of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution. It expresses the ratio between the solute and the total volume or mass of the solution, providing a way to quantify how "strong" or "dilute" the mixture is. Common units include molarity (moles of solute per liter of solution), molality (moles of solute per kilogram of solvent), and mass percent. A higher concentration indicates a greater proportion of solute particles within the solution, which can significantly affect its physical and chemical properties, such as boiling point, conductivity, or reactivity.
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