Problem: Calculate the molar mass of ALUM, KAl(SO 4) 2 . 12H2O or potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate. Be sure to include the twelve waters of hydration in the molar mass.
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We’re being asked to calculate the molar mass of ALUM, KAl(SO4)2•12H2O or potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate
We can calculate the molar mass of a molecule by doing the following steps:
Step 1: Determine the atomic mass of each element in the molecule based on the Periodic Table of elements
Step 2: Calculate the molar mass by taking the sum of the atomic mass multiplied by the subscript of each element in the molecule
Problem Details
Calculate the molar mass of ALUM, KAl(SO 4) 2 . 12H2O or potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate. Be sure to include the twelve waters of hydration in the molar mass.
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