Molar Mass of CaCO₃
Calcium carbonate (limestone, chalk). Made of Ca²⁺ and CO₃²⁻ ions. It is the main component of limestone, marble and eggshells.
Molar mass of CaCO3
100.086 g/mol
1 × 40.078 + 1 × 12.011 + 3 × 15.999 = 100.086
Calculation, element by element
| Element | Atoms | Atomic mass (g/mol) | Subtotal | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 1 | 40.078 | 40.078 | 40.04% |
| Carbon (C) | 1 | 12.011 | 12.011 | 12.00% |
| Oxygen (O) | 3 | 15.999 | 47.997 | 47.96% |
| Total | 100.086 | 100% |
= 0.099914 mol = 6.017 × 1022 formula units
CaCO₃ molar mass FAQ
What is the molar mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)?
100.086 g/mol. It is the sum of the atomic masses of every atom in the formula: 1 × 40.078 + 1 × 12.011 + 3 × 15.999 = 100.086 g/mol.
How many grams are in one mole of CaCO₃?
100.086 g. Molar mass is the mass of one mole (6.022 × 10²³ formula units), so 1 mol of CaCO₃ weighs 100.086 g and 0.5 mol weighs 50.043 g.
How many moles are in 10 g of CaCO₃?
10 g ÷ 100.086 g/mol = 0.09991 mol.
What is the percent composition of CaCO₃?
Calcium 40.04%, Carbon 12.00%, Oxygen 47.96%.
Is molecular weight the same as molar mass for CaCO₃?
Numerically yes: the molecular (or formula) weight is 100.086 u per formula unit, and the molar mass is 100.086 g/mol.
Molar masses of other common compounds
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