How to Calculate Molar Mass
Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, usually expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is calculated by summing the atomic masses of all atoms in a chemical formula.
Steps to Calculate Manually
- Identify the formula: For example, Water is H₂O.
- Find atomic masses: Hydrogen (H) is ~1.008, Oxygen (O) is ~15.999.
- Multiply by atom count: (2 × 1.008) + (1 × 15.999).
- Sum the totals: 2.016 + 15.999 = 18.015 g/mol.
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