Molar Mass of Ethylene
C2H4 — 28.054 g/mol, worked out element by element.
Molar mass of Ethylene, C₂H₄
28.054 g/mol
Molecular weight 28.054 · 6 atoms per formula unit
Also known as: c2h4, ethene.
The most-produced organic chemical, and the ripening hormone in fruit.
How 28.054 g/mol is worked out
| Element | Atoms | Atomic mass | Mass | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 2 | 12.011 | 24.022 | 85.63% |
| Hydrogen | 4 | 1.008 | 4.032 | 14.37% |
| Total | 6 | 28.054 | 100% |
M = 2 × 12.011 + 4 × 1.008 = 28.054 g/mol
Grams to moles for Ethylene
| Mass | Moles | Formula units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0356 mol | 2.147 × 10^22 |
| 10 g | 0.3565 mol | 2.147 × 10^23 |
| 25 g | 0.8911 mol | 5.367 × 10^23 |
| 50 g | 1.7823 mol | 1.073 × 10^24 |
| 100 g | 3.5646 mol | 2.147 × 10^24 |
| 250 g | 8.9114 mol | 5.367 × 10^24 |
| 28.054 g | 1 mol | 6.022 × 10^23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the molar mass of Ethylene?
The molar mass of Ethylene (C2H4) is 28.054 g/mol. That is the sum of the standard atomic weights of all 6 atoms in one formula unit: 2 × 12.011 + 4 × 1.008 = 28.054.
What is the molecular weight of Ethylene?
28.054 — the same number as the molar mass, but as a dimensionless ratio rather than in g/mol. The two terms describe the same arithmetic, so a molecular weight of 28.05 and a molar mass of 28.05 g/mol are the same answer.
How many moles are in 100 g of Ethylene?
100 ÷ 28.054 = 3.5646 mol. To convert any mass to moles, divide by the molar mass; to go the other way, multiply.
What is the percent composition of Ethylene?
By mass, Ethylene is 85.63% carbon, 14.37% hydrogen. Each element's share is its total mass in the formula divided by 28.054.
How many atoms are in one formula unit of Ethylene?
6: 2 carbon, 4 hydrogen. One mole contains 6.02214076 × 10²³ formula units, so a mole of Ethylene contains 6 × 6.022 × 10²³ atoms in total.