Question

molecular weight of cacl26h2o

Answer 1

Answer:

219.07568 g/mol

Explanation:

Molar mass of CaCl2.6H2O = 219.07568 g/mol

This compound is also known as Calcium Chloride Hexahydrate.

Molecular weight calculation:

40.078 + 35.453*2 + 6*(1.00794*2 + 15.9994)

= 219.07568 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Element   Symbol   Atomic Mass  # of Atoms   Mass Percent

Chlorine      Cl  35.453  2 32.366%

Calcium            Ca 40.078    1 18.294%

Hydrogen      H 1.00794 12 5.521%

Oxygen              O 15.9994 6 43.819%