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Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance (chemical element or chemical compound). It is a physical property defined as the mass of a given substance divided by the amount of substance. The base SI unit for molar mass is kg/mol, but it is typically expressed in g/mol.
The molar mass of CO2 is calculated by summing the atomic masses of its constituent atoms:
Where:
Example Calculation: Using standard atomic weights: 12.011 + (2 × 15.999) = 44.009 g/mol
Details: Molar mass is essential for converting between grams and moles of a substance, which is fundamental in stoichiometric calculations in chemistry. It's used in preparing solutions, determining yields in chemical reactions, and calculating molecular formulas.
Tips: Enter the atomic masses of carbon and oxygen in g/mol. The calculator uses these values to compute the molar mass of CO2. Default values are the standard atomic weights.
Q1: Why is the molar mass of CO2 approximately 44 g/mol?
A: This comes from adding the atomic mass of carbon (12 g/mol) to twice the atomic mass of oxygen (16 g/mol × 2 = 32 g/mol), totaling 44 g/mol.
Q2: Does the molar mass vary for different isotopes?
A: Yes, the molar mass depends on the isotopic composition. The standard values use naturally occurring isotopic abundances.
Q3: How accurate are the default values in the calculator?
A: The default values (C: 12.011 g/mol, O: 15.999 g/mol) are the standard atomic weights recommended by IUPAC.
Q4: Can I use this calculator for other molecules?
A: This specific calculator is designed for CO2. For other molecules, you would need to account for their specific atomic composition.
Q5: Why is molar mass important in gas calculations?
A: Molar mass is used in the ideal gas law (PV=nRT) to convert between mass and moles, and to calculate gas densities.