What is the formula mass of calcium sulfate dihydrate [CaSO4⋅2H2O]?

Be sure to add the water of hydration, which is the 2H2O part (water surrounding the calcium sulfate).


136 g/mol


154 g/mol


164 g/mol


172 g/mol


172 is correct

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Answer:

Option d = 172 g/mol

Explanation:

Formula mass of [CaSO₄.2H₂O]

Formula mass = 40.078 + 32.065 + 4×16 + 4 + 16×2

Formula mass = 40.078 + 32.065 + 64 + 4 + 32

Formula mass = 172.143 g/mol

so, 172 g/mol is the correct answer.

Answer:172

Explanation: