Molar mass of lead(II) sulfide (PbS)

The molar mass of lead(II) sulfide (PbS) is 239.26 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Lead × 1 207.2 = 207.2
Sulfur × 1 32.06 = 32.06
Total239.26 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Lead 86.6%
  • Sulfur 13.4%

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Related compounds

PbSO4 Lead(II) sulfate H2SO4 Sulfuric acid CuSO4 Copper(II) sulfate KAl(SO4)2·12H2O Potassium alum MgSO4 Magnesium sulfate Pb(NO3)2 Lead(II) nitrate

FAQ

What is the molar mass of PbS?

The molar mass of lead(II) sulfide (PbS) is 239.26 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of PbS?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in PbS, then add the results: 1 × 207.2 (Pb) + 1 × 32.06 (S) = 239.26 g/mol.

What percentage of PbS is Lead?

Lead makes up 86.6% of the mass of lead(II) sulfide (PbS).