Molar mass of potassium nitrite (KNO2)

The molar mass of potassium nitrite (KNO2) is 85.103 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Potassium × 1 39.098 = 39.098
Nitrogen × 1 14.007 = 14.007
Oxygen × 2 15.999 = 31.998
Total85.103 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Potassium 45.94%
  • Nitrogen 16.46%
  • Oxygen 37.6%

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Related compounds

KNO3 Potassium nitrate KOH Potassium hydroxide AgNO3 Silver nitrate KClO3 Potassium chlorate NaNO3 Sodium nitrate KAl(SO4)2·12H2O Potassium alum

FAQ

What is the molar mass of KNO2?

The molar mass of potassium nitrite (KNO2) is 85.103 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of KNO2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in KNO2, then add the results: 1 × 39.098 (K) + 1 × 14.007 (N) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 85.103 g/mol.

What percentage of KNO2 is Potassium?

Potassium makes up 45.94% of the mass of potassium nitrite (KNO2).