Neutralization Calculator

Weight of Solute:

Volume of Solvent:

Equivalent Weight:

Normality (N):

1. What is a Neutralization Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the Normality (N) of a solution, which measures the concentration of a substance (acid or base) in equivalents per liter, based on the weight of solute, volume of solvent, and equivalent weight.

Purpose: It is used in acid-base chemistry to quantify solution strength for neutralization reactions, titrations, and chemical preparations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

\[ \text{Normality (N)} = \frac{\text{mass of solute (g)}}{\text{volume of solvent (L)} \times \text{equivalent weight (g/eq)}} \]

Explanation: Enter the weight of solute (e.g., 10 g), volume of solvent (e.g., 1 L), and equivalent weight (e.g., 36.5 g/eq for HCl). The calculator converts units to grams and liters, then computes Normality.

3. Importance of Normality

Details: Normality is crucial for understanding reactive concentrations in solutions, especially in titrations and neutralization processes where the number of equivalents matters.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Input the weight of solute, volume of solvent, and equivalent weight with their respective units. Ensure all values are positive and equivalent weight reflects the substance’s valence for accurate results.

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