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Molecular mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule. It is expressed in atomic mass units (u) or grams per mole (g/mol) and represents the mass of one mole of that substance.
The calculator uses the molecular mass formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation multiplies the atomic mass of each element by the number of atoms of that element in the molecule, then sums these products to get the total molecular mass.
Details: Molecular mass is essential for stoichiometric calculations in chemistry, determining molar concentrations, preparing chemical solutions, and understanding reaction yields in laboratory and industrial processes.
Tips: Enter the atomic mass in g/mol and the number of atoms as a whole number. Both values must be positive (atomic mass > 0, number of atoms ≥ 1).
Q1: What's the difference between molecular mass and molar mass?
A: Molecular mass refers to the mass of a single molecule, while molar mass is the mass of one mole of substance. Numerically they are the same but have different units (u vs g/mol).
Q2: How do I find atomic mass values?
A: Atomic masses can be found on the periodic table. Standard values are typically provided with 4-5 significant figures.
Q3: Can this calculator handle multiple elements?
A: This calculator calculates for a single element type. For compounds with multiple elements, you would need to calculate each element separately and sum the results.
Q4: Why is molecular mass important in chemistry?
A: It's crucial for converting between mass and moles, determining empirical and molecular formulas, and calculating reaction stoichiometry.
Q5: How accurate are molecular mass calculations?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of the atomic mass values used. Most calculations use standard atomic weights with 4-5 significant figures.