Defenitions Flashcards
Relative atomic mass
The mean mass of one atom of an element compared to 1/12 the mass of an atom of 12C
Relative molecular mass
The sum of the mean masses of atoms in formula compared to 1/12 the mass of an atom of 12C
Empirical formula
Simplest ratio of atoms of each element
Molecular formula
Actual number of atoms of each element in a compound
Avogadros constant
The number of particles that is equal to the number of atoms in 12g of 12C (1 mole of 12C)
Mole
Mass of substance containing the same number of particles as there are atoms in 12g of 12C
Atom economy
The measure of the amount of starting reactants that end up as useful products
Percentage yield
The ratio of actual yield of product compared to theoretical yield
Limiting reactant
React that is completely used up and therefore limits the amount of product formed
Phenolphtolein
Alkali - pink
Acid - colourless
Methyl orange
acid - red
neutral - orange
alkali - yellow