Molar mass of mercury(II) oxide (HgO)

The molar mass of mercury(II) oxide (HgO) is 216.589 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Mercury × 1 200.59 = 200.59
Oxygen × 1 15.999 = 15.999
Total216.589 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Mercury 92.61%
  • Oxygen 7.39%

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Related compounds

NaOH Sodium hydroxide H2O Water O2 Oxygen gas CaCO3 Calcium carbonate H2SO4 Sulfuric acid Fe2O3 Iron(III) oxide

FAQ

What is the molar mass of HgO?

The molar mass of mercury(II) oxide (HgO) is 216.589 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of HgO?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in HgO, then add the results: 1 × 200.59 (Hg) + 1 × 15.999 (O) = 216.589 g/mol.

What percentage of HgO is Mercury?

Mercury makes up 92.61% of the mass of mercury(II) oxide (HgO).