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NORMA
NORMA
NORMA
We begin this chapter by describing the relationship between the mass of a sample
of a substance and its composition. We then develop methods for determining the
quantities of compounds produced or consumed in chemical reactions, and we
describe some fundamental types of chemical reactions. By applying the concepts
and skills introduced in this chapter, you will be able to explain what happens to the
sugar in a candy bar you eat, what reaction occurs in a battery when you start your
car, what may be causing the “ozone hole” over Antarctica, and how we might
prevent the hole’s growth.
(https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Map%3A_Chemistry_-
_The_Central_Science_(Brown_et_al.)/03._Stoichiometry%3A_Calculations_with_Chemical_Formulas_a
nd_Equations) Retrieved 11/20/19
Normality is a unit of concentration of a chemical solution expressed as
gram equivalent weight of solute per liter of solution. A defined
equivalence factor must be used to express concentration.
Common units of normality include N, eq/L, or meq/L.
Normality is the only unit of chemical concentration that depends on the
chemical reaction being studied.
Normality is not the most common unit of concentration, nor is its use
appropriate for all chemical solutions. Typical situations when you might
use normality include acid-base chemistry, redox reactions, or
precipitation reactions. For most other situations, molarity or molality are
better options for units.
(https://www.thoughtco.com/how-
to-calculate-normality-609580)