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Definition: This calculator determines the molar concentration of solute particles in a solution based on its osmotic pressure and temperature.
Purpose: It's essential for chemistry, biology, and medical applications where osmotic pressure measurements are used to determine solution concentrations.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The osmotic pressure is directly proportional to the molar concentration of solute particles at a given temperature.
Details: Understanding osmotic pressure is crucial for biological systems, pharmaceutical preparations, and industrial processes involving semipermeable membranes.
Tips: Enter the osmotic pressure in Pascals and temperature in Kelvin. The default temperature is 298K (25°C). All values must be > 0.
Q1: What is osmotic pressure?
A: Osmotic pressure is the minimum pressure needed to prevent solvent flow across a semipermeable membrane due to concentration differences.
Q2: Why is temperature important?
A: Osmotic pressure depends on absolute temperature (Kelvin) as it affects particle movement and pressure.
Q3: What units should I use?
A: Pressure must be in Pascals (Pa) and temperature in Kelvin (K). 1 atm = 101325 Pa.
Q4: Does this work for all solutes?
A: This formula works for ideal solutions. For electrolytes, multiply by the van't Hoff factor.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It's accurate for dilute solutions. For concentrated solutions, activity coefficients should be considered.