1. Find the atomic masses:
* Carbon (C): 12.011 g/mol
* Hydrogen (H): 1.008 g/mol
2. Multiply the atomic mass of each element by its subscript in the formula:
* Carbon: 12.011 g/mol * 4 = 48.044 g/mol
* Hydrogen: 1.008 g/mol * 10 = 10.08 g/mol
3. Add the results together:
* 48.044 g/mol + 10.08 g/mol = 58.124 g/mol
Therefore, the molecular mass of butane (C₄H₁₀) is 58.124 g/mol.