Vapor Molecular Weight Calculator
Here’s a comprehensive table that provides all the essential information you need to know about the molecular weight of various vapor compounds, including their chemical formulas, molecular weights, and relevant applications.
| Vapor Compound | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight (g/mol) | Constituent Atoms | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Vapor | H₂O | 18.016 | 2 Hydrogen (H), 1 Oxygen (O) | Humidity, weather systems, power generation (steam), heating |
| Carbon Dioxide | CO₂ | 44.01 | 1 Carbon (C), 2 Oxygen (O) | Greenhouse gas, carbonated drinks, photosynthesis, fire extinguishers |
| Methane | CH₄ | 16.04 | 1 Carbon (C), 4 Hydrogen (H) | Natural gas, energy source, greenhouse gas, fuel for vehicles |
| Ammonia | NH₃ | 17.03 | 1 Nitrogen (N), 3 Hydrogen (H) | Fertilizers, cleaning agents, refrigeration, industrial applications |
| Oxygen | O₂ | 32.00 | 2 Oxygen (O) | Breathing gas, combustion, medical use, industrial processes |
| Nitrogen | N₂ | 28.02 | 2 Nitrogen (N) | Industrial gas, inert gas in manufacturing, cryogenics, fertilizers |
| Hydrogen | H₂ | 2.016 | 2 Hydrogen (H) | Rocket fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, chemical manufacturing |
| Nitrous Oxide | N₂O | 44.01 | 2 Nitrogen (N), 1 Oxygen (O) | Anesthetic (laughing gas), rocket propellant, greenhouse gas |
| Sulfur Dioxide | SO₂ | 64.07 | 1 Sulfur (S), 2 Oxygen (O) | Preservative, industrial processes, acid rain contributor |
| Helium | He | 4.0026 | 1 Helium (He) | Balloons, cryogenics, inert gas, pressurizing gas for rockets |