Ion Concentration
Definition
Ion concentration refers to the amount of ions in a given volume or mass of solution or substance.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a concert. The number of people (ions) inside the venue (solution) determines how crowded it is - this is like ion concentration!
Related terms
Molarity: A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, or its amount per total volume.
Solute: The minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
Solvent: A substance that dissolves another to form a solution.
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