Molar Mass of Zn(OH)2 (Zinc Hydroxide)

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What is the molar mass of Zn(OH)2?

Answer

M(Zn(OH)2) ≈
99.39 g/mol

Atomic weights: IUPAC standard values (CIAAW, 2024); the sum is rounded to the decimal places of the least precise one — Zn: 65.38.

Zn(OH)2 = Zn + 2 × (O + H) → Zn 1, O 2, H 2

Contribution of each element
Element Atoms, n Atomic weight, A n × A, g/mol Mass fraction, w
Znzinc165.3865.38 w ≈ 65.78%
Ooxygen215.99931.998 w ≈ 32.19%
Hhydrogen21.00802.0160 w ≈ 2.03%
Σ = 99.394 ≈ 99.39 g/mol w = 100%

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

Mass fractions of the elements

O 32.19%H 2.03%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of Zn(OH)2?

M(Zn(OH)₂) ≈ 99.39 g/mol

How to calculate the molar mass of Zn(OH)₂?

Add up the atomic weights of all the atoms in the formula: 65.38 + 2 × 15.999 + 2 × 1.0080 = 99.394 ≈ 99.39 g/mol.

How many grams are in 2 moles of Zn(OH)₂?

m = n × M = 2 mol × 99.39 g/mol = 198.78 g.