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OsmolarityMeasure of total concentration of solute particles in a solution, expressed as moles of ions per liter.MolarityConcentration of a solute in a solution, expressed as moles of solute per liter.IonsCharged particles formed when atoms gain or lose electrons.SolutionHomogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.SoluteSubstance dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.Direct CalculationMethod using moles of ions and liters of solution to find osmolarity.CompoundSubstance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together.OsmosisMovement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low to high solute concentration.BiochemistryStudy of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.ChemistryScience of matter and its interactions with energy and itself.