Molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO2)

The molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO2) is 44.009 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Carbon × 1 12.011 = 12.011
Oxygen × 2 15.999 = 31.998
Total44.009 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Carbon 27.29%
  • Oxygen 72.71%

Carbon dioxide facts

  • Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas made of one carbon atom double-bonded to two oxygen atoms.
  • It is released by breathing, burning fuels, and fermentation, and it is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis and used to carbonate soft drinks.
  • At normal atmospheric pressure, solid carbon dioxide, known as dry ice, turns directly into a gas at about -78.5 °C without melting.

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of CO2?

The molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO2) is 44.009 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of CO2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in CO2, then add the results: 1 × 12.011 (C) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 44.009 g/mol.

What percentage of CO2 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 72.71% of the mass of carbon dioxide (CO2).