Molar Mass From Solution Concentration:
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The molar mass of a solute can be determined from the mass of solute dissolved in a known volume of solution with a specific molarity. This method is commonly used in analytical chemistry to determine the molecular weight of unknown compounds.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula rearranges the basic molarity equation to solve for molar mass when you know the mass of solute, solution volume, and solution concentration.
Details: Determining molar mass is fundamental in chemistry for identifying unknown compounds, preparing solutions with precise concentrations, and stoichiometric calculations in chemical reactions.
Tips: Enter the mass of solute in grams, molarity in mol/L, and volume in liters. All values must be positive numbers. For best accuracy, use precise measurements.
Q1: What if my volume is in milliliters?
A: Convert milliliters to liters by dividing by 1000 before entering the value (1 mL = 0.001 L).
Q2: Can I use this for any solute?
A: Yes, as long as you know the exact mass dissolved and the solution's molarity, this works for any solute.
Q3: How accurate is this method?
A: Accuracy depends on the precision of your mass and volume measurements, and the accuracy of your molarity determination.
Q4: What temperature should measurements be made at?
A: For precise work, measurements should be made at standard temperature (usually 20°C or 25°C) as volume can change with temperature.
Q5: Can this be used for mixtures?
A: No, this calculates the average molar mass and would not be accurate for mixtures unless you know the exact composition.