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The Sigma Acid Base Equation calculates molarity from weight percent, density, and molecular weight. It's commonly used in chemistry laboratories to determine the concentration of acid or base solutions.
The calculator uses the Sigma equation:
Where:
Explanation: The equation converts weight percentage concentration to molar concentration by accounting for the density of the solution and the molecular weight of the solute.
Details: Accurate molarity calculation is essential for preparing precise chemical solutions, conducting titrations, and performing quantitative chemical analysis in research and industrial applications.
Tips: Enter weight percent as a percentage value (e.g., 37 for 37%), density in g/mL, and molecular weight in g/mol. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Why multiply by 10 in the equation?
A: The factor of 10 converts the percentage (which is parts per hundred) to parts per thousand and adjusts for the density units (g/mL) to get proper concentration units.
Q2: Can this calculator be used for any chemical?
A: Yes, this equation works for any acid, base, or chemical solution where you know the weight percent, density, and molecular weight.
Q3: What's the difference between weight percent and molarity?
A: Weight percent is mass of solute per 100g solution, while molarity is moles of solute per liter of solution.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of your input values. For highly accurate work, use measured values at the specific temperature of interest.
Q5: Can I use this for concentrated acids like HCl or H2SO4?
A: Yes, this is particularly useful for converting commercial concentrated acid concentrations (typically given as weight percent) to molarity for laboratory use.