Molar mass links the atomic/molecular scale to the macroscopic world. It equals the sum of atomic masses of all atoms in a molecule.
Examples
- H₂O: (2×1.008) + 16.00 = 18.015 g/mol
- CO₂: 12.01 + (2×16.00) = 44.01 g/mol
- NaCl: 22.99 + 35.45 = 58.44 g/mol
Moles Formula
n = mass / molar mass. If you have 36.03 g of water: n = 36.03/18.015 = 2 moles.