Concentrations

Definition

In chemistry, concentration refers to the amount of a substance per defined space. It's usually measured in terms of mass per unit volume.

Related terms

Molarity:

This is a measure of concentration, specifically it's the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

Molality:

Another measure of concentration, molality is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Solubility:

This term refers to the maximum amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a specific amount of solvent at a particular temperature.