Chemical Calculations Flashcards
Atomic mass symbol
Ar
Isotope
An atom with the same amount of protons but a different number of neutrons. Same atomic number but a different mass number.
Mole
An amount of substance (6.02 x 10 ^ 13)
Molecular mass symbol
Mr
Molar mass
The mass of one mole of substance in grams per mole (gmol-1), symbol M
Empirical formula
The lowest whole number ration of atoms in a compound
Percentage composition
The percentage by mass of an element in a compound
Hydrated
With water
Atomic mass
The mass of an atom when compared to a C-12 atom
Molecular mass
The sum of the atomic masses of the atoms in a compound or molecule
Avogadro’s number
6.02 x 10^23 (one mole)
Mass units and symbol
Mass - m, grams - g
Mole units and symbol
Moles - n, mol
Concentration units and symbol
Concentration - C, units gL-1, molL-1
Aqueous solution
When water is the solvent