Definition for Difference between revisions of "Osmole"
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| − | A unit of osmotic pressure equivalent to the amount of [[solute]] that dissociates in solution to form one mole ([[Avogadro's constant]]) of particles (molecules and ions). | + | 1. A unit of osmotic pressure equivalent to the amount of [[solute]] that dissociates in solution to form one mole ([[Avogadro's constant]]) of particles (molecules and ions). |
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| + | 2. The [[molecular weight]] of a solute, in grams, divided by the number of ions or particles into which it dissociates in solution. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:32, 29 August 2011
1. A unit of osmotic pressure equivalent to the amount of solute that dissociates in solution to form one mole (Avogadro's constant) of particles (molecules and ions).
2. The molecular weight of a solute, in grams, divided by the number of ions or particles into which it dissociates in solution.