Molar mass of potassium sulfate (K2SO4)

The molar mass of potassium sulfate (K2SO4) is 174.252 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

Element	Atoms	Atomic mass	Subtotal
Potassium	× 2	39.098	= 78.196
Sulfur	× 1	32.06	= 32.06
Oxygen	× 4	15.999	= 63.996
Total			174.252 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Potassium 44.88%
Sulfur 18.4%
Oxygen 36.73%

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H₂O NaCl CO₂ C₆H₁₂O₆ H₂SO₄ Ca(OH)₂ CuSO₄·5H₂O C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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Related compounds

KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O Potassium alum H₂SO₄ Sulfuric acid KOH Potassium hydroxide KClO₃ Potassium chlorate CuSO₄ Copper(II) sulfate MgSO₄ Magnesium sulfate

FAQ

What is the molar mass of K2SO4?

The molar mass of potassium sulfate (K2SO4) is 174.252 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of K2SO4?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in K2SO4, then add the results: 2 × 39.098 (K) + 1 × 32.06 (S) + 4 × 15.999 (O) = 174.252 g/mol.

What percentage of K2SO4 is Potassium?

Potassium makes up 44.88% of the mass of potassium sulfate (K2SO4).