Molar mass of calcium chloride (CaCl2)

The molar mass of calcium chloride (CaCl2) is 110.978 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Calcium × 1 40.078 = 40.078
Chlorine × 2 35.45 = 70.9
Total110.978 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Calcium 36.11%
  • Chlorine 63.89%

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Related compounds

Ca(ClO)2 Calcium hypochlorite CaCl2·2H2O Calcium chloride dihydrate NaCl Sodium chloride CaCO3 Calcium carbonate KCl Potassium chloride HCl Hydrochloric acid

FAQ

What is the molar mass of CaCl2?

The molar mass of calcium chloride (CaCl2) is 110.978 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of CaCl2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in CaCl2, then add the results: 1 × 40.078 (Ca) + 2 × 35.45 (Cl) = 110.978 g/mol.

What percentage of CaCl2 is Chlorine?

Chlorine makes up 63.89% of the mass of calcium chloride (CaCl2).