Molar mass of potassium cyanide (KCN)

The molar mass of potassium cyanide (KCN) is 65.116 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Potassium × 1 39.098 = 39.098
Carbon × 1 12.011 = 12.011
Nitrogen × 1 14.007 = 14.007
Total65.116 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Potassium 60.04%
  • Carbon 18.45%
  • Nitrogen 21.51%

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

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Related compounds

KSCN Potassium thiocyanate K4[Fe(CN)6] Potassium ferrocyanide K3[Fe(CN)6] Potassium ferricyanide C8H10N4O2 Caffeine CO(NH2)2 Urea C8H9NO2 Acetaminophen

FAQ

What is the molar mass of KCN?

The molar mass of potassium cyanide (KCN) is 65.116 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of KCN?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in KCN, then add the results: 1 × 39.098 (K) + 1 × 12.011 (C) + 1 × 14.007 (N) = 65.116 g/mol.

What percentage of KCN is Potassium?

Potassium makes up 60.04% of the mass of potassium cyanide (KCN).