Mole, Molecular Weights, and Combustion Reactions Flashcards
Avogadro’s number
6.022x10^23 aka a 1 mole
molecular (formula) weight
Ex: fructose aka C6H12O6
add up the masses of every atom in that molecular formula
Ex: C=12, H=1, O=16
126+H12+16*6= 180
are molecular weights and formula weights the same?
yes
Unit of molecular weight?***
amu (Atomic Mass Units) OR grams/mole
What is the general formula for a combustion reaction?
H or OH * O2 = CO2 AND H2O
What is a combustion reaction?
a rapid reaction in which a hydrocarbon (CH) or an alcohol (OH) reacts with oxygen (O2)
What are ALWAYS the products of a combustion reaction?
carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)
decomposition reactions?
single compound breaks down into two or more compounds
composition reactions?
a single substance is produced from multiple reactants