Atomic Structure and Formulae Flashcards
What is atomic number?
The number of protons an element has in an atom
What is an ion?
A charged particle
What is an istope?
An atom with a constant number of protons and electrons but with a different number of neutrons
What is relative atomic mass?
the average mass of an atom of an element compared to 1/12 of a C-12 atom
What is relative isotopic mass?
the mass of one isotope of an atom compared to 1/12 of a C-12 atom
Equation for RAM using abundance
100
Equation for percentage mass
RAM of substance A
divided by
Relative molecular mass of entire compound
How to write an ionic equation
1) only split aq substances
2) little numbers moved to front Cl^2 becomes 2Cl)
3) duplicate ions on either side removed (ions that undergo no change)
4) rewrite equation with what’s left
How to calculate empirical formulae
1) Mass/Mr for all elements
2) divide all by smallest result
3) simplify ratio
What is the value for Avogadro’s constant?
6.02x10^23
What does Avogadro’s constant represent?
The number of atoms per mole of carbon - 12
What is molar mass?
The mass per mol (g/mol) (Mr)
What is the equation for moles?
Mass/Mr
How do you find number of particles/atoms in a substance?
moles x Avogadro’s constant
Definition of empirical formula
smallest whole number ratio of atoms of an element in a compound