definitions Flashcards
1
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what is the definition of relative atomic mass?
A
mean mass of an atom of an element compared to with one-twelfth of the mass of an atom of carbon-12
2
Q
what is the definition of an acid?
A
a chemical that releases H+ ions in aqueous solution, a proton donor
3
Q
what is the definition of a salt?
A
an acid that has had the H+ replaced by a metal or ammonium
4
Q
What is the definition of weighted mean mass
A
The mean taking into account the relative abundances of the isotopes
