2.1 + 2.2 atoms and reactions Flashcards
1
Q
define: relative atomic mass
A
weighted average mass of an element taking into account its isotopes, relative to 1/12th the atomic mass of C-12
2
Q
define: empirical formula of a substance
A
the simplest whole number ratio of its elements
3
Q
ideal gas equation and units:
A
PV = nRT
P = pressure (pascals, Pa)
V = volume (m3)
n = number of moles of gas (mol)
R = gas constant (8.31 J K-1 mol-1)
T = temperature (kelvin, K)
4
Q
define: molecular formula
A
exact numbers of atoms of each element present in the formula of the compound
5
Q
mol =
A
g/gmol-1
6
Q
conc =
A
n/vol
7
Q
volume of gas (dm3) =
A
amount of gas (mol) x 24 dm3 mol-1
8
Q
what does a higher atom economy mean
A
less waste produced