8.1 Determining Formula and Molar Masses Flashcards
1
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formula mass
A
The sum of all the atomic masses in the formula (represented in grams/mole).
2
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dalton
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An eponymic unit used to honor John Dalton
-NOT USED!!!
dalton = grams/mole
3
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molecular (or molar) mass
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Term for formula mass with covalent compounds; the mass of a molecule found by adding the atomic masses of the atoms comprising the molecule