Molar Mass and Percent Composition Calculations
This page covers essential concepts and calculations related to molar mass and percent composition of compounds. It provides detailed examples and practice problems to help students understand these fundamental chemical calculations.
Definition: Molar mass is the mass in grams of one mole of a substance (elements or compounds).
The page begins by explaining that the average atomic mass of an element is equal to its molar mass. It then outlines the steps for calculating molar mass:
- Count the number of each type of element in the compound
- Multiply this count by the molar mass of the element from the periodic table
- Sum the total masses
Several example problems are presented, demonstrating how to calculate molar mass and percent composition for various compounds:
Example: For C₂F₂Br₂O₂, the molar mass calculation is shown step-by-step:
- C: 2 × 12 = 24 g
- F: 2 × 19 = 38 g
- Br: 2 × 80 = 160 g
- O: 2 × 16 = 32 g
Total molar mass = 254 g/mol
The page also includes problems involving the conversion between moles and grams, such as calculating the number of moles in a given mass of a compound and determining the mass of a compound given a certain number of moles.
Highlight: The document emphasizes the importance of creating the correct compound formula before performing calculations, as seen in problems involving sodium thiosulfate and potassium dichromate.
Vocabulary: Percent composition refers to the percentage by mass of each element in a compound. The formula for calculating percent composition is provided.
The page concludes with additional practice problems, including calculations for tricarbon hexabromide and potassium dichromate, demonstrating the application of molar mass and percent composition concepts to more complex compounds.
Example: The percent composition in tricarbon hexabromide is calculated as:
This comprehensive overview provides students with a solid foundation for understanding and applying molar mass and percent composition calculations, essential skills in chemistry.
