concentration
Definition
Concentration in the context of chemical reactions refers to the amount of a substance (solute) present in a certain volume of solution. It significantly influences the rate and direction of chemical reactions in the body.
Analogy
Think of concentration like a crowded concert venue. The more people (or molecules of a substance) there are packed into a space, the higher the chances of interactions occurring, similar to how molecules react with each other more frequently in a highly concentrated solution.
Related terms
Solute: A solute is a substance that is dissolved in another substance, forming a solution.
Solution: A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).
Chemical Reaction: A chemical reaction involves the rearrangement of atoms or molecules to form new substances through breaking and forming bonds
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