Molar mass of dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4)
The molar mass of dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) is 174.174 g/mol.
dipotassium hydrogen phosphate
Step-by-step calculation
| Element | Atoms | Atomic mass | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | × 2 | 39.098 | = 78.196 |
| Hydrogen | × 1 | 1.008 | = 1.008 |
| Phosphorus | × 1 | 30.974 | = 30.974 |
| Oxygen | × 4 | 15.999 | = 63.996 |
| Total | 174.174 g/mol | ||
Percent composition by element
- Potassium 44.9%
- Hydrogen 0.58%
- Phosphorus 17.78%
- Oxygen 36.74%
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Related compounds
KH2PO4 Monopotassium phosphate
KOH Potassium hydroxide
KAl(SO4)2·12H2O Potassium alum
H3PO4 Phosphoric acid
KHC8H4O4 Potassium hydrogen phthalate
K3PO4 Potassium phosphate
FAQ
What is the molar mass of K2HPO4?
The molar mass of dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) is 174.174 g/mol.
How do you calculate the molar mass of K2HPO4?
Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in K2HPO4, then add the results: 2 × 39.098 (K) + 1 × 1.008 (H) + 1 × 30.974 (P) + 4 × 15.999 (O) = 174.174 g/mol.
What percentage of K2HPO4 is Potassium?
Potassium makes up 44.9% of the mass of dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4).