C12H22O11 = 342 g/mol What does it mean?

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The discussion clarifies that C12H22O11, commonly known as sucrose, has a molar mass of 342 g/mol. This indicates that one mole of sucrose, which contains 6.02 x 10^23 molecules, weighs 342 grams. Understanding this concept is essential for calculations in chemistry involving stoichiometry and molecular weights.

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C12H22O11 = 342 g/mol What does it mean?
 
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It means that 1 mole of C12H22O11 molecules = 6.02*10^23 C12H22O11 molecules will weigh 342 grams.
 
phyzguy said:
It means that 1 mole of C12H22O11 molecules = 6.02*10^23 C12H22O11 molecules will weigh 342 grams.
Thank you very much.
 
In other words it tells you what is the molar mass of the substance with a given formula.
 

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