Molar mass of silicon dioxide (SiO2)

The molar mass of silicon dioxide (SiO2) is 60.083 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Silicon × 1 28.085 = 28.085
Oxygen × 2 15.999 = 31.998
Total60.083 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Silicon 46.74%
  • Oxygen 53.26%

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Related compounds

Na2SiO3 Sodium metasilicate Al2Si2O5(OH)4 Kaolinite Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Talc NaOH Sodium hydroxide H2O Water O2 Oxygen gas

FAQ

What is the molar mass of SiO2?

The molar mass of silicon dioxide (SiO2) is 60.083 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of SiO2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in SiO2, then add the results: 1 × 28.085 (Si) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 60.083 g/mol.

What percentage of SiO2 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 53.26% of the mass of silicon dioxide (SiO2).