Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equimolar
adjective
/ˌiːkwɪˈmoʊlər/
Definition
Having equal molar concentrations of a solute in a solution or comparable quantities of reactants in a chemical equation.
Examples
- In an equimolar solution of sodium chloride and potassium chloride, the concentration of both salts is the same.
- When mixing equimolar quantities of reactants, the reaction is often more stable.
Meaning
In chemistry, ‘equimolar’ refers to mixtures or solutions that contain equal amounts of moles of two or more substances.
Synonyms
- equal molar
- balanced
- equivalent
