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Normal concentration (N) is a measure of the concentration of a solution expressed in terms of the number of equivalents of solute per liter of solution. It's particularly useful in acid-base and redox reactions where the number of reactive units is important.
The calculator uses the normal concentration formula:
Where:
Explanation: The normal concentration accounts for the reactive capacity of a solution, which is particularly important in titration and other stoichiometric calculations.
Details: Normal concentration is crucial in volumetric analysis, especially in titrations where the number of reactive units matters more than the number of molecules. It simplifies stoichiometric calculations in acid-base and redox reactions.
Tips: Enter the molarity in mol/L and the number of equivalents. The equivalents depend on the substance and reaction type (e.g., 1 for HCl in acid-base reactions, 2 for H₂SO₄, etc.).
Q1: What's the difference between molarity and normality?
A: Molarity counts molecules while normality counts reactive units. Normality is always equal to or greater than molarity.
Q2: When should I use normality instead of molarity?
A: Use normality for titrations, acid-base reactions, and redox reactions where the number of reactive protons or electrons is important.
Q3: How do I determine the number of equivalents?
A: For acids, it's the number of H⁺ ions; for bases, OH⁻ ions; for redox, electrons transferred per molecule.
Q4: Is normality still commonly used?
A: While molarity is more common in modern chemistry, normality remains useful for specific applications like titrations.
Q5: Can I convert normality back to molarity?
A: Yes, if you know the number of equivalents: Molarity = Normality ÷ Equivalents.