Calculating Molecular Weight

Author:

Dr. David Yaron

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Carnegie Mellon University

Collection:

The ChemCollective

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

The molecular weight is the mass of one mole of a substance. Usually, the units used for this are grams per mole. In this movie, we show how to calculate the molecular weight of a substance from the atomic weights given on the periodic table. On another page, we use the molecular weight to convert between the macroscopic scale (grams of a substance) and the microscopic scale (number of molecules of that substance).

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Homework and Assignments

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video

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