The molar mass of aspirin (C9H8O4) is calculated by summing the atomic masses of all the atoms in its chemical formula. Here’s how it’s done:
- Carbon (C): 9 atoms × 12.01 g/mol = 108.09 g/mol
- Hydrogen (H): 8 atoms × 1.008 g/mol = 8.064 g/mol
- Oxygen (O): 4 atoms × 16.00 g/mol = 64.00 g/mol
Adding these together:
108.09 g/mol + 8.064 g/mol + 64.00 g/mol = 180.154 g/mol
Therefore, the molar mass of aspirin is 180.154 g/mol.