Define normality (i.e., equivalent ion concentrations) for acids and bases, and the relationship between units of normality and molarity.

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Define normality (i.e., equivalent ion concentrations) for acids and bases, and the relationship between units of normality and molarity.

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Normality (N) is defined as the number of mole equivalents per liter of solution:normality = number of mole equivalents1 L of solution. Like molarity, normality relates the amount of solute to the total volume of solutionNormality is specifically used for acids and bases.

 To find the normality of acids:   Normality = Molarity × BasicityBasicity of acid is defined as the no. of H+ions it can donateE.g;=HCl has a basicity 1            H2SO4 has a basicity 2To find the normality of base:   Normality = Molarity × AcidityAcidity of a base is defined as the no. of OH-ions it can donateE.g;=NaOH has an acidity of 1.            CaOH2 has an acidity of 2.

 

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