Biology & Life Sciences
Intermediate

Osmolarity

Solute particle concentration in solution.

Formula

Osm=n×C\text{Osm} = n \times C

Variables

nParticles per molecule
CMolar concentration

Example

NaCl: n=2

Did You Know?

Osmolarity governs how water flows across cell membranes, which is why IV fluids must be carefully balanced.

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