Molar Mass Of A Compound Formula

Molar Mass Formula:

\[ \text{Molar Mass} = \sum (\text{Atomic Mass} \times \text{Stoichiometric Coefficient}) \]

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1. What is Molar Mass?

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is calculated by summing the atomic masses of all atoms in a chemical formula, multiplied by their respective stoichiometric coefficients.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the molar mass formula:

\[ \text{Molar Mass} = \sum (\text{Atomic Mass} \times \text{Stoichiometric Coefficient}) \]

Where:

Atomic Mass — Mass of individual atoms from periodic table (g/mol)
Stoichiometric Coefficient — Number of atoms of each element in the formula
Sum (Σ) — Addition of all atomic mass contributions

Explanation: The calculator parses the chemical formula, identifies elements and their counts, then multiplies each element's atomic mass by its count and sums all contributions.

3. Importance of Molar Mass Calculation

Details: Molar mass is essential for stoichiometric calculations in chemistry, including determining reaction yields, preparing solutions with specific concentrations, and converting between mass and moles in chemical equations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the chemical formula using standard notation (e.g., H2O for water, NaCl for sodium chloride). Use proper capitalization (Na for sodium, not na). Subscripts should follow element symbols directly.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between molecular mass and molar mass?
A: Molecular mass is the mass of one molecule in atomic mass units (amu), while molar mass is the mass of one mole of substance in grams per mole (g/mol). Numerically they are equal but units differ.

Q2: How do I calculate molar mass for ionic compounds?
A: The process is identical - sum the atomic masses of all atoms in the formula unit. For example, NaCl molar mass = Na (22.99) + Cl (35.45) = 58.44 g/mol.

Q3: What if my compound has parentheses?
A: For formulas with parentheses like Ca(OH)2, multiply everything inside parentheses by the subscript. Ca(OH)2 = Ca + 2×O + 2×H.

Q4: Are atomic masses exact numbers?
A: No, atomic masses are weighted averages of naturally occurring isotopes and may have decimal values. Different sources may have slightly different values.

Q5: Can I calculate molar mass for hydrates?
A: Yes, include water molecules in the calculation. For CuSO4·5H2O, calculate Cu + S + 4×O + 5×(2×H + O).