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Molar mass of C6H12O6 (Glucose)
The molar mass of C6H12O6 is 180.16 g/mol.
The sugar cells burn in respiration and plants make by photosynthesis.
Step-by-step calculation
Add up the atomic masses of every atom in the formula:
6 × 12.011 + 12 × 1.008 + 6 × 15.999 = 180.16 g/mol
| Element | Atoms | Atomic mass (u) | Subtotal (g/mol) | % by mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 6 | 12.011 | 72.066 | 40.00% |
| Hydrogen (H) | 12 | 1.008 | 12.096 | 6.71% |
| Oxygen (O) | 6 | 15.999 | 95.994 | 53.28% |
| Molar mass of C6H12O6 | 180.16 g/mol | |||
Moles to grams for C6H12O6
Multiply the number of moles by 180.16 g/mol to get the mass, and divide a mass by 180.16 g/mol to get the moles.
| Amount (mol) | Mass (g) | Mass (g) | Amount (mol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mol | 18.02 g | 1 g | 0.0056 mol |
| 0.25 mol | 45.04 g | 5 g | 0.0278 mol |
| 0.5 mol | 90.08 g | 10 g | 0.0555 mol |
| 1 mol | 180.16 g | 50 g | 0.2775 mol |
| 2 mol | 360.31 g | 100 g | 0.5551 mol |
| 5 mol | 900.78 g | 500 g | 2.7754 mol |
Frequently asked questions
What is the molar mass of C6H12O6?
The molar mass of C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose) is 180.16 g/mol, so one mole of glucose weighs 180.16 grams.
How do you calculate the molar mass of C6H12O6?
Multiply each element’s atomic mass by the number of atoms in the formula and add the results: 6 × 12.011 + 12 × 1.008 + 6 × 15.999 = 180.16 g/mol.
What percentage of C6H12O6 is oxygen?
Oxygen makes up 53.28% of the mass of C₆H₁₂O₆.
How many grams are in one mole of C6H12O6?
One mole of C₆H₁₂O₆ has a mass of 180.16 grams, and contains 6.022 × 10²³ formula units.