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'''Concentrated''' refers to the process of increasing the amount of a substance in a given volume or mass. This term is commonly used in various fields such as [[chemistry]], [[biology]], [[medicine]], and [[engineering]]. | |||
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Concentrated refers to the process of increasing the amount of a substance in a given volume or mass. This term is commonly used in various fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering.
Chemistry[edit]
In chemistry, concentration is a measure of the amount of a solute that is dissolved in a given quantity of solvent. The concentration of a solution can be expressed in several ways, including molarity, molality, mass percent, and volume percent.
Molarity[edit]
Molarity (M) is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is one of the most commonly used units of concentration in chemistry.
Molality[edit]
Molality (m) is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Unlike molarity, molality is not affected by changes in temperature or pressure.
Mass Percent[edit]
Mass percent is the mass of the solute divided by the total mass of the solution, multiplied by 100. It is often used in industrial applications.
Volume Percent[edit]
Volume percent is the volume of the solute divided by the total volume of the solution, multiplied by 100. This unit is commonly used for solutions of liquids.
Biology[edit]
In biology, concentration often refers to the amount of a particular substance within a given volume of a biological fluid, such as blood or cytoplasm. For example, the concentration of glucose in the blood is a critical parameter in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.
Medicine[edit]
In medicine, concentration is crucial in the formulation of pharmaceuticals and the administration of intravenous therapy. Accurate concentration measurements ensure the efficacy and safety of medications.
Engineering[edit]
In engineering, concentration processes are used in various applications, such as water treatment, food processing, and chemical manufacturing. Techniques like distillation, evaporation, and filtration are employed to concentrate substances.
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