ionic strength (I)

Equal to: (sum of: Mi* x ZiE2* ) x 0.5 * Mi: molar concentration of the ionic species (anion/cation) dissolved in the solution * ZiE2: charge of ionic species {squared} Notes: - rate of enzymatic & other chemical reactions often depends on ionic strength

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.