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The molar to percent conversion calculates the weight percentage of a solute in a solution based on its molar concentration, molecular weight, and the solution's density. This is particularly useful in chemistry and biochemistry for preparing solutions and understanding their composition.
The calculator uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts the moles of solute per liter to grams of solute per liter (using molecular weight), then calculates what percentage this represents of the total solution mass (using density).
Details: Different fields use different concentration units. Molarity is common in chemical reactions, while weight percent is often used in industrial applications and when precise mass measurements are needed.
Tips: Enter molarity in mol/L, molecular weight in g/mol, and density in g/L. All values must be positive numbers. The density should be greater than the mass of solute per liter (M × MW) for valid results.
Q1: Why convert between molarity and percent?
A: Different applications require different units. Molarity is better for stoichiometry, while percent is often used in formulations and industrial processes.
Q2: What if my density is in g/mL?
A: Convert g/mL to g/L by multiplying by 1000 (1 g/mL = 1000 g/L) before entering the value.
Q3: Does this work for all solutes?
A: This works for single-solute solutions. For multiple solutes, you'd need to calculate each separately and sum their contributions.
Q4: What's the difference between weight percent and volume percent?
A: Weight percent is mass solute per mass solution, while volume percent is volume solute per volume solution. They're only equal when densities are identical.
Q5: How accurate is this conversion?
A: It's mathematically exact, but accuracy depends on the precision of your input values and whether the solution behaves ideally.