Molar mass of zinc chloride (ZnCl2)

The molar mass of zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is 136.28 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Zinc × 1 65.38 = 65.38
Chlorine × 2 35.45 = 70.9
Total136.28 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Zinc 47.97%
  • Chlorine 52.03%

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Related compounds

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of ZnCl2?

The molar mass of zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is 136.28 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of ZnCl2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in ZnCl2, then add the results: 1 × 65.38 (Zn) + 2 × 35.45 (Cl) = 136.28 g/mol.

What percentage of ZnCl2 is Chlorine?

Chlorine makes up 52.03% of the mass of zinc chloride (ZnCl2).