Molar mass of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)

The molar mass of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) is 184.399 g/mol.

calcium magnesium carbonate

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Calcium × 1 40.078 = 40.078
Magnesium × 1 24.305 = 24.305
Carbon × 2 12.011 = 24.022
Oxygen × 6 15.999 = 95.994
Total184.399 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Calcium 21.73%
  • Magnesium 13.18%
  • Carbon 13.03%
  • Oxygen 52.06%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of CaMg(CO3)2?

The molar mass of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) is 184.399 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of CaMg(CO3)2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in CaMg(CO3)2, then add the results: 1 × 40.078 (Ca) + 1 × 24.305 (Mg) + 2 × 12.011 (C) + 6 × 15.999 (O) = 184.399 g/mol.

What percentage of CaMg(CO3)2 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 52.06% of the mass of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2).