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Normality (N) is a measure of concentration that takes into account the number of equivalents per liter of solution, while molarity (M) measures the number of moles per liter. The conversion between them depends on the substance's equivalents in the reaction.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
Where:
Explanation: The number of equivalents depends on the reaction type. For acids, it's the number of H+ ions; for bases, it's the number of OH- ions; for redox reactions, it's the number of electrons transferred.
Details: Normality is particularly important in titration calculations and when dealing with reactions where the number of reactive units matters more than the absolute number of molecules.
Tips: Enter the molarity in mol/L and the number of equivalents (a positive integer). The calculator will compute the normality in eq/L.
Q1: What's the difference between molarity and normality?
A: Molarity counts molecules, while normality counts reactive units. For monoprotic acids (like HCl), they're the same, but for diprotic acids (like H₂SO₄), normality is twice the molarity.
Q2: How do I determine the number of equivalents?
A: It depends on the reaction context. For acid-base reactions, it's the number of H+ or OH- ions. For redox reactions, it's the number of electrons transferred per molecule.
Q3: When should I use normality instead of molarity?
A: Normality is most useful in titration calculations and when you need to account for multiple reactive sites per molecule.
Q4: Are there substances where molarity equals normality?
A: Yes, for substances with one reactive unit per molecule (like HCl, NaOH in acid-base reactions, or KMnO₄ in certain redox reactions where only one electron is transferred).
Q5: Why is normality less commonly used today?
A: Many modern chemistry applications prefer molarity because it's more straightforward and doesn't require knowledge of the specific reaction context.