Molar mass of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)

The molar mass of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is 74.439 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Sodium × 1 22.99 = 22.99
Chlorine × 1 35.45 = 35.45
Oxygen × 1 15.999 = 15.999
Total74.439 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Sodium 30.88%
  • Chlorine 47.62%
  • Oxygen 21.49%

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

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Related compounds

NaClO3 Sodium chlorate NaOH Sodium hydroxide NaCl Sodium chloride NaHCO3 Sodium bicarbonate Na2CO3 Sodium carbonate KClO3 Potassium chlorate

FAQ

What is the molar mass of NaClO?

The molar mass of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is 74.439 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of NaClO?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in NaClO, then add the results: 1 × 22.99 (Na) + 1 × 35.45 (Cl) + 1 × 15.999 (O) = 74.439 g/mol.

What percentage of NaClO is Chlorine?

Chlorine makes up 47.62% of the mass of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO).