Molar mass of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O)

The molar mass of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O) is 237.923 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

Element	Atoms	Atomic mass	Subtotal
Cobalt	× 1	58.933	= 58.933
Chlorine	× 2	35.45	= 70.9
Hydrogen	× 12	1.008	= 12.096
Oxygen	× 6	15.999	= 95.994
Total			237.923 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Cobalt 24.77%
Chlorine 29.8%
Hydrogen 5.08%
Oxygen 40.35%

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Related compounds

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of CoCl2·6H2O?

The molar mass of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O) is 237.923 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of CoCl2·6H2O?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in CoCl2·6H2O, then add the results: 1 × 58.933 (Co) + 2 × 35.45 (Cl) + 12 × 1.008 (H) + 6 × 15.999 (O) = 237.923 g/mol.

What percentage of CoCl2·6H2O is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 40.35% of the mass of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O).