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  • Understanding Solute Concentration: Molarity, Molality & More
    The amount of solute dissolved in a given solvent is called concentration.

    Here are some ways to express concentration:

    * Molarity (M): Moles of solute per liter of solution.

    * Molality (m): Moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

    * Mass percent (%): Mass of solute divided by the mass of solution, multiplied by 100%.

    * Parts per million (ppm): Mass of solute divided by the mass of solution, multiplied by 1,000,000.

    * Parts per billion (ppb): Mass of solute divided by the mass of solution, multiplied by 1,000,000,000.

    The specific unit of concentration used depends on the context and the desired level of precision.

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