What is the molar mass of table salt (NaCl)?

• A. 22.99 g/mol
• B. 35.45 g/mol
• C. 58.44 g/mol
• D. 60.05 g/mol

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the chemical formula of table salt, which is sodium chloride (NaCl).
2. Find the atomic masses of each element from the periodic table: sodium (Na) has an atomic mass of approximately 22.99 g/mol, and chlorine (Cl) has an atomic mass of approximately 35.45 g/mol.
3. Add the atomic masses of sodium and chlorine to find the molar mass of NaCl using the formula: \(\text{Molar mass of NaCl} = \text{Atomic mass of Na} + \text{Atomic mass of Cl}\).
4. Substitute the values into the formula: \(\text{Molar mass of NaCl} = 22.99\, \text{g/mol} + 35.45\, \text{g/mol}\).
5. Sum the values to get the total molar mass of NaCl, which represents the mass of one mole of sodium chloride.