Molar Mass of CO₂

Carbon dioxide. One carbon and two oxygens. At 0 °C and 1 atm, one mole occupies about 22.4 L as an ideal gas.

Molar mass of CO2
44.009 g/mol
1 × 12.011 + 2 × 15.999 = 44.009

Calculation, element by element

ElementAtomsAtomic mass (g/mol)SubtotalMass %
Carbon (C)112.01112.01127.29%
Oxygen (O)215.99931.99872.71%
Total44.009100%

= 0.22723 mol = 1.3684 × 1023 formula units

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CO₂ molar mass FAQ

What is the molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

44.009 g/mol. It is the sum of the atomic masses of every atom in the formula: 1 × 12.011 + 2 × 15.999 = 44.009 g/mol.

How many grams are in one mole of CO₂?

44.009 g. Molar mass is the mass of one mole (6.022 × 10²³ formula units), so 1 mol of CO₂ weighs 44.009 g and 0.5 mol weighs 22.005 g.

How many moles are in 10 g of CO₂?

10 g ÷ 44.009 g/mol = 0.2272 mol.

What is the percent composition of CO₂?

Carbon 27.29%, Oxygen 72.71%.

Is molecular weight the same as molar mass for CO₂?

Numerically yes: the molecular (or formula) weight is 44.009 u per formula unit, and the molar mass is 44.009 g/mol.

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