Chemistry Relation between molecular mass and molar mass

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Molecular mass refers to the mass of a single molecule, while molar mass is the mass of one mole of that substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). They are related, as multiplying the molecular mass by Avogadro's number gives the molar mass. Correct units are crucial for accurate calculations, as molar mass is defined in g/mol. The discussion also touches on the equivalence of relative molecular mass and molecular mass. Understanding these distinctions and units is essential for solving related problems in chemistry.
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Homework Statement



What is the difference between molecular mass and molar mass? Are they related?

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moles = total mass/ mass/mole

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I can't find any explanation in my lecture notes.
I think that:
molecular mass = mass of one molecule
molar mass = mass of one mole of a molecule

I think they are related by if i took the molecular mass and multiplied it by the number of moles, I would get the molar mass.
Any help explaining these concepts is appreciated!
 
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rubenhero said:
molecular mass = mass of one molecule

Correct, but in what units?

molar mass = mass of one mole of a molecule

Correct, but in what units?

I think they are related by if i took the molecular mass and multiplied it by the number of moles, I would get the molar mass.

I guess you mean "number of molecules in a mole", not "number of moles". You are not wrong, but you are still missing one important factor. Again, think about units used for both molar and molecular mass.
 
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Is molar mass not the same thing as mass of one mole of the substance in question?
 
chikis said:
Is molar mass not the same thing as mass of one mole of the substance in question?

Yes it is.

But without using correct units you will be still off.
 
Borek said:
Yes it is.

But without using correct units you will be still off.
If that is the case the unit will be gram per mole i.e gmol-1. How about that?
Is relative molecular mass the same as molecular mass?
 

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