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Moles volumes
Notes:
Key facts:
Us Concentration = 0.
the amount of
Solute dissolved in
C
each 1 dm³ of a
Solution
:
Moles
V 3
2
Omol/dm³ mo

Moles and Concentration

Concentration tells you exactly how much solute is packed into each cubic decimetre of solution - think of it like measuring how strong your squash is. The stronger the concentration, the more solute particles you've got floating about in there.

The key formula you need to master is c = n/v, where c is concentration mol/dm3mol/dm³, n is moles, and v is volume (dm³). This simple equation lets you work out any of these three values if you know the other two.

Standard solutions are your reference points - solutions where you know the exact concentration. You'll make these using a volumetric flask, which gives you super-accurate measurements for your experiments.

Quick Tip To convert between mol/dm³ and g/dm³, multiply or divide by the molar mass (M). This conversion pops up constantly in exam questions!

Moles volumes
Notes:
Key facts:
Us Concentration = 0.
the amount of
Solute dissolved in
C
each 1 dm³ of a
Solution
:
Moles
V 3
2
Omol/dm³ mo

Gas Volume Calculations

Here's something brilliant about gases - equal volumes of different gases contain the same number of molecules at the same temperature and pressure. Whether it's oxygen, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide, they all follow this rule.

At room temperature and pressure (RTP), the molar gas volume is always 24.0 dm³/mol. This means one mole of any gas takes up exactly 24 dm³ of space. Use the formulas v(dm³) = n × 24 or v(cm³) = n × 24000 to work out gas volumes quickly.

For more complex situations, you'll need the ideal gas equation pV = nRT. Remember your units here - pressure in pascals, volume in m³, temperature in Kelvin °C+273°C + 273, and R = 8.314 J mol⁻¹K⁻¹.

Unit Watch Always check your units! Convert kPa to Pa by multiplying by 1000, and don't forget to add 273 to Celsius temperatures.

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7 Dec 2025

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Exploring Chapter 3.3: Quantities in Chemistry

Chemistry calculations involving moles, concentrations, and gas volumes are essential skills you'll need for your A-levels. These formulas help you work out how much of a substance you have and how it behaves in solutions and as gases.

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Moles and Concentration

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