module 2: 3.2 determination of formulae Flashcards
determination of formulae 2.1.1 and 2.1.3
1
Q
define molecular formula
A
the number of atoms of each element in a molecule
2
Q
define empirical formula
A
the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms iof each element in a compound
3
Q
define relative atomic mass
A
relative molecular mass compares the mass of a molecule with the mass of an atom of carbon-12
4
Q
define relative formula mass
A
relative formula mass compares the mass of a formula unit with the mass of an atom of carbon-12
