Molar Mass of KI (Potassium Iodide)

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What is the molar mass of KI?

Answer

M(KI) ≈
166.00 g/mol

Atomic weights: IUPAC standard values (CIAAW, 2024); the sum is rounded to the decimal places of the least precise one — I: 126.90.

Contribution of each element
Element Atoms, n Atomic weight, A n × A, g/mol Mass fraction, w
Kpotassium139.09839.098 w ≈ 23.55%
Iiodine1126.90126.90 w ≈ 76.45%
Σ = 165.998 ≈ 166.00 g/mol w = 100%

Atomic weights: CIAAW, Abridged Standard Atomic Weights (2024)

Mass fractions of the elements

K 23.55%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of KI?

M(KI) ≈ 166.00 g/mol

How to calculate the molar mass of KI?

Add up the atomic weights of all the atoms in the formula: 39.098 + 126.90 = 165.998 ≈ 166.00 g/mol.

How many grams are in 2 moles of KI?

m = n × M = 2 mol × 166.00 g/mol = 332.00 g.