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Welcome to the final part of Chapter 1 from ExamsPoint Notes – the last blog in our comprehensive breakdown of "Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry."
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✅ Mass Percent
Mass percent, also known as percent by mass, is a commonly used way to express the concentration of an element in a compound or a component in a mixture. It is defined as the ratio of the mass of a particular component to the total mass of the mixture, multiplied by 100. The formula is: Mass % = (Mass of component / Total mass of mixture) × 100
For example, if a solution contains 10 grams of salt dissolved in 90 grams of water, the mass percent of salt is (10/100) × 100 = 10%. Mass percent is a practical concept in both laboratory and industrial chemistry, especially when preparing solutions or formulations in pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental studies. It provides a straightforward way to communicate how much of a substance is present in a given sample and is often used when exact molar concentrations are not needed.
✅ Mole Fraction
Mole fraction is a dimensionless quantity used to express the concentration of a component in a mixture. It is calculated as the ratio of the number of moles of a particular component to the total number of moles of all components in the mixture. The formula is: Mole Fraction (X) = Moles of component / Total moles of all components
For example, in a mixture of 2 moles of hydrogen and 1 mole of oxygen, the mole fraction of hydrogen is 2/(2+1) = 2/3. Mole fraction is particularly useful in gas laws (like Dalton’s law of partial pressures) and thermodynamic calculations. One key advantage is that it does not depend on temperature or pressure, unlike molarity, which changes with volume. It’s also used in Raoult’s law to calculate the vapor pressure of a solution. In summary, mole fraction is a precise and reliable way to represent concentration in both gaseous and liquid systems.
✅ Molarity
Molarity (symbol M) is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in one litre of solution. It is one of the most commonly used units of concentration in chemistry, especially in laboratories for preparing standard solutions. The formula is: Molarity = Moles of solute / Volume of solution in litres
For instance, if 1 mole of sodium chloride (NaCl) is dissolved in 1 litre of water, the molarity of the solution is 1 M. Molarity is extremely useful in chemical reactions involving solutions because it allows precise calculation of how much of a substance is involved. However, one drawback is that molarity is temperature-dependent, since volume can expand or contract with temperature changes. This makes molarity less ideal for reactions that occur at variable temperatures. Despite this, molarity remains a foundational concept in chemistry, used in titration, solution preparation, and stoichiometric calculations.
✅ Molality
Molality (symbol m) refers to the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. It is calculated using the formula: Molality = Moles of solute / Mass of solvent in kg
Unlike molarity, molality is independent of temperature and pressure because it is based on mass rather than volume. This makes it particularly useful for studying colligative properties such as boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, and osmotic pressure. For example, if 1 mole of a solute is dissolved in 1 kg of water, the solution has a molality of 1 m. Since it is unaffected by changes in physical conditions, molality provides consistent and reliable results in thermodynamic studies and high-precision experiments. It is especially important in fields like physical chemistry and chemical engineering where environmental conditions can fluctuate.
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Welcome to Part 3 of Chapter 01 from ExamsPoint Notes – your go-to platform for JEE | NEET | CBSE handwritten notes and concept-based study material.
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✅ Empirical Formula & Molecular Formula
The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound. It does not necessarily reflect the actual number of atoms, just the lowest ratio.
The molecular formula, on the other hand, shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule. It is either the same as or a multiple of the empirical formula. For example, for glucose:
Empirical Formula = CH₂O
Molecular Formula = C₆H₁₂O₆
These formulas are crucial in understanding the composition and structure of compounds.
✅ Stoichiometry & Stoichiometric Calculations
Stoichiometry is the study of the quantitative relationships between the reactants and products in a chemical reaction. It allows us to calculate how much of each substance is involved or produced in a reaction. Stoichiometric calculations involve using balanced chemical equations to determine the mass, moles, or volume of substances. This concept is essential for understanding real-world chemical processes like manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and lab experiments.
✅ Limiting Reagent
The limiting reagent (or limiting reactant) is the substance that is completely used up first during a chemical reaction. It determines the amount of product that can be formed.
Once the limiting reagent is consumed, the reaction stops—even if other reactants are still available. Identifying the limiting reagent is key to avoiding waste and maximizing efficiency in chemical production or lab work. It's one of the most important applications of stoichiometry.
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