Finals 2 Flashcards
The composition of a compound may be determined
through its
chemical formula.
The combination of elements that
make a compound.
Chemical Formula
It states that atoms
combine in definite
proportion by mass.
law of
definite composition.
• This refers to the ratio of the mass of an element and the
mass of the compound, multiplied by 100.
Percent Composition
: atomic mass
in periodic table
Molar mass of
element
multiply
the molar mass of each
element to its subscript
in the formula then add
Molar mass of
compound:
In an experimental data,
the amount of each
element is often given in moles as fractions.
of an unknown compound can
be experimentally determined using a mass
spectrometer.
Molecular mass (MW)