2.1.3 - Amount Of Substance Flashcards
1
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What is molecular formula?
A
The number of atoms in each element in a molecule
2
Q
What’s the empirical formula?
A
The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
3
Q
What is relative molecular mass?
A
It compares the mass of a molecule with the mass of an atom of C-12
4
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What is relative formula mass?
A
Compares the mass of a formula unit with the mass of an atom of C12