molality

(noun)

the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent

Related Terms

  • molarity
  • mole
  • osmotic pressure

Examples of molality in the following topics:

  • Concept of Osmolality and Milliequivalent

    • Solution concentration is expressed by a solution's molality, while electrolyte concentration is expressed in terms of milliequivalents per liter.
    • On the other hand, a solution's molality is the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
    • Molarity and molality represent solution concentration, but electrolyte concentrations are usually expressed in terms of milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L).
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