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The molar mass of CO₂ is:

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The molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) can be calculated by adding the atomic masses of its constituent elements: carbon (C) and oxygen (O).

Components of CO₂

  • Carbon (C): 1 atom with an atomic mass of approximately 12.01 g/mol
  • Oxygen (O): 2 atoms, each with an atomic mass of about 16.00 g/mol

Calculation

To find the total molar mass, use the formula:

Molar Mass of CO₂ = (1 × 12.01 g/mol) + (2 × 16.00 g/mol)

Result

Calculating this gives:

Molar Mass of CO₂ = 12.01 g/mol + 32.00 g/mol = 44.01 g/mol

Therefore, the molar mass of carbon dioxide is approximately 44.01 g/mol.