{"id":568995,"date":"2023-05-29T09:24:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T03:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=568995"},"modified":"2024-11-16T12:31:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T07:01:39","slug":"acetone-formula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetone Formula, Structure and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Acetone_Structure_and_Formula\" title=\"Acetone Structure and Formula\">Acetone Structure and Formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Physical_Properties_of_Acetone\" title=\"Physical Properties of Acetone\">Physical Properties of Acetone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Chemical_Properties_of_Acetone\" title=\"Chemical Properties of Acetone\">Chemical Properties of Acetone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Applications_of_Acetone\" title=\"Applications of Acetone\">Applications of Acetone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Solved_Examples_on_Acetone_Structure_and_Formula\" title=\"Solved Examples on Acetone Structure and Formula\">Solved Examples on Acetone Structure and Formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Frequently_asked_Question_on_Acetone_Formula_and_Structure\" title=\"Frequently asked Question on Acetone Formula and Structure\">Frequently asked Question on Acetone Formula and Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_acetone\" title=\"What is the chemical formula of acetone?\">What is the chemical formula of acetone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#How_many_carbon_atoms_are_present_in_the_formula_of_acetone\" title=\"How many carbon atoms are present in the formula of acetone?\">How many carbon atoms are present in the formula of acetone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#What_is_the_molecular_weight_of_acetone\" title=\"What is the molecular weight of acetone?\">What is the molecular weight of acetone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#What_are_the_elements_present_in_the_formula_of_acetone\" title=\"What are the elements present in the formula of acetone?\">What are the elements present in the formula of acetone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/acetone-formula\/#Is_acetone_a_flammable_substance\" title=\"Is acetone a flammable substance?\">Is acetone a flammable substance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Acetone Formula: <\/strong>Acetone, with the chemical formula C<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O, is a colourless, volatile liquid that belongs to the ketone functional group. It is one of the most widely used solvents in various industries and has a range of applications. Let&#8217;s explore acetone structure, formula, physical properties, and chemical properties in detail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acetone_Structure_and_Formula\"><\/span>Acetone Structure and Formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The chemical formula of acetone is C<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O. It consists of three carbon (C) atoms, six hydrogen (H) atoms, and one oxygen (O) atom. The acetone structure can be represented as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the structure, the three carbon atoms are bonded to each other in a linear chain. One of the carbon atoms is also bonded to an oxygen atom through a double bond, forming a carbonyl group. The remaining two carbon atoms are bonded to hydrogen atoms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569008\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.47-300x185.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.47-300x185.png?v=1685332430 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.47.png?v=1685332430 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569009\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.57-300x255.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.57-300x255.png?v=1685332439 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.23.57.png?v=1685332439 466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Properties_of_Acetone\"><\/span>Physical Properties of Acetone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>State:<\/strong> Acetone is a colourless liquid at room temperature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Odour:<\/strong> It has a characteristic sweet, fruity odour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Boiling Point:<\/strong> The boiling point of acetone is approximately 56.5 degrees Celsius (133.7 degrees Fahrenheit).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Melting Point:<\/strong> Acetone has a melting point of around -95 degrees Celsius (-139 degrees Fahrenheit).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Density:<\/strong> The density of acetone is about 0.79 (g\/cm\u00b3).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solubility:<\/strong> Acetone is highly soluble in water and many organic solvents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Properties_of_Acetone\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chemical Properties<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of Acetone<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Flammability:<\/strong> Acetone is highly flammable and can easily ignite. It has a low flash point and can form explosive mixtures with air.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> Volatility:<\/strong> Acetone is a volatile compound, evaporating rapidly at room temperature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solvent Properties:<\/strong> Acetone is an excellent solvent for many organic compounds, including resins, oils, fats, and waxes. It is widely used as a solvent in various industries, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Reactivity:<\/strong> Acetone can undergo a variety of chemical reactions. It can act as both a nucleophile and an electrophile, participating in addition, condensation, and substitution reactions. It can also undergo oxidation reactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Stability:<\/strong> Acetone is relatively stable under normal conditions. It is not easily oxidized or reduced. However, it is sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light, which can lead to the formation of peroxides.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Acetone\"><\/span>Applications of Acetone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solvent:<\/strong> Acetone is extensively used as a solvent in numerous industries, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals. It effectively dissolves a wide range of substances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> Nail Polish Remover:<\/strong> Acetone is commonly used as a nail polish remover due to its ability to dissolve and remove nail polish quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Chemical Intermediary:<\/strong> Acetone serves as an important intermediate compound in the synthesis of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, plastics, and fibers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Cleaning Agent:<\/strong> Acetone is employed as a cleaning agent for removing grease, oil, and other contaminants from surfaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Extraction Agent:<\/strong> It is used in certain extraction processes to separate and purify compounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Examples_on_Acetone_Structure_and_Formula\"><\/span>Solved Examples on Acetone Structure and Formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Example 1. What is the molecular weight of acetone (C<sub>3<\/sub>H<sub>6<\/sub>O)? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">  <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To determine the molecular weight of acetone, we need to calculate the sum of the atomic weights of its constituent elements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The atomic weights are as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C (carbon) = 12.01 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H (hydrogen) = 1.008 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O (oxygen) = 16.00 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, let&#8217;s calculate the molecular weight:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molecular weight of acetone = (3 * C) + (6 * H) + O<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> = (3 * 12.01) + (6 * 1.008) + 16.00<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> = 58.08 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, the molecular weight of acetone (C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O) is 58.08 g\/mol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2. How many moles of acetone are present in 250 grams of acetone (C<sub>3<\/sub>H<sub>6<\/sub>O)? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To determine the number of moles of acetone, we need to use the molar mass of acetone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The molar mass of acetone (C<sub>3<\/sub>H<sub>6<\/sub>O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) can be calculated by adding up the atomic masses of its constituent elements:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C (carbon) = 12.01 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H (hydrogen) = 1.008 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O (oxygen) = 16.00 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar mass of acetone (C<sub>3<\/sub>H<sub>6<\/sub>O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) = (3 * C) + (6 * H) + O<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= (3 * 12.01) + (6 * 1.008) + 16.00<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= 58.08 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given that the mass of acetone is 250 grams, we can use the molar mass to calculate the number of moles:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number of moles = Mass \/ Molar mass<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= 250 g \/ 58.08 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2248 4.31 moles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, there are approximately 4.31 moles of acetone in 250 grams of acetone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_Question_on_Acetone_Formula_and_Structure\"><\/span>Frequently asked Question on Acetone Formula and Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_acetone\"><\/span>What is the chemical formula of acetone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe chemical formula of acetone is C3H6O.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_carbon_atoms_are_present_in_the_formula_of_acetone\"><\/span>How many carbon atoms are present in the formula of acetone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcetone contains three carbon C atoms.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_molecular_weight_of_acetone\"><\/span>What is the molecular weight of acetone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe molecular weight of acetone is approximately 58.08 grams per mole g\/mol.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_elements_present_in_the_formula_of_acetone\"><\/span>What are the elements present in the formula of acetone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula of acetone consists of carbon C, hydrogen H, and oxygen O atoms.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_acetone_a_flammable_substance\"><\/span>Is acetone a flammable substance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, acetone is highly flammable. 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