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Normality (N) is a measure of concentration equal to the gram equivalent weight per liter of solution. It accounts for the number of reactive units in a chemical compound and is particularly useful in titration calculations and redox reactions.
The calculator uses the normality formula:
Where:
Explanation: The equation converts molar concentration to equivalent concentration by accounting for how many reactive sites each molecule contains.
Details: Normality is crucial in acid-base chemistry (for protons or hydroxide ions), redox reactions (for electrons transferred), and precipitation reactions (for ions participating). It provides a more direct measure of reactive capacity than molarity alone.
Tips: Enter molarity in mol/L and the number of equivalents (a positive integer). For example, for H₂SO₄ in acid-base reactions, the number of equivalents is 2 (as it can donate 2 protons).
Q1: When should I use normality instead of molarity?
A: Use normality when you need to account for multiple reactive sites per molecule, particularly in titration calculations or redox reactions.
Q2: How do I determine the number of equivalents?
A: It depends on the reaction type: for acids/bases it's the number of H⁺/OH⁻ ions, for redox it's electrons transferred, and for precipitation it's the charge on the ion.
Q3: Is normality always greater than molarity?
A: No, normality can be equal to molarity (when n=1) or greater (when n>1). It's never less than molarity.
Q4: Why is normality less commonly used today?
A: Modern chemistry often prefers molarity because normality is reaction-specific (the same solution can have different normalities for different reactions).
Q5: What's an example calculation?
A: A 2M H₃PO₄ solution has normality of 6N for reactions where all 3 protons are used (n=3), but only 2N for reactions where just one proton participates.