Molar mass of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2)

The molar mass of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2) is 142.976 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Calcium × 1 40.078 = 40.078
Chlorine × 2 35.45 = 70.9
Oxygen × 2 15.999 = 31.998
Total142.976 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Calcium 28.03%
  • Chlorine 49.59%
  • Oxygen 22.38%

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H2O NaCl CO2 C6H12O6 H2SO4 Ca(OH)2 CuSO4·5H2O C8H10N4O2

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Related compounds

CaCl2·2H2O Calcium chloride dihydrate CaCO3 Calcium carbonate KClO3 Potassium chlorate Ca(OH)2 Calcium hydroxide HClO4 Perchloric acid HClO Hypochlorous acid

FAQ

What is the molar mass of Ca(ClO)2?

The molar mass of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2) is 142.976 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of Ca(ClO)2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in Ca(ClO)2, then add the results: 1 × 40.078 (Ca) + 2 × 35.45 (Cl) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 142.976 g/mol.

What percentage of Ca(ClO)2 is Chlorine?

Chlorine makes up 49.59% of the mass of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2).