relative mass Flashcards
Atomic Number(Z) ?
The number of protons in the nucleus of its atom .It identifies element
Mass number (A) ?
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus .
Isotope ?
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons .
Relative isotopic mass equation ?
Mass of one isotope / 1/12 X The mass of a carbon 12 atom
Relative atomic mass (Ar)?
The average mass of one atom of an element / 1/12 x the mass of a carbon 12 atom
Relative Molecular Mass (Mr)?
Average mass of one molecule / 1/12 x The mass of a carbon 12 atom
How do you calculate relative molecular mass ?
Add all the Ar values
How do you calculate the relative atomic mass ?
Isotopic masses percents/ total pecentage
How do you calculate the relative formula mass ?
Add up all the Ar values of all the ions in the formula unit
What is relative formula mass ?
Average mass of a formula unit on a scale where mass of a carbon 12 atom is exactly 12
What is relative formula mass for ?
Ionic compounds and giant covelant compounds