relative masses, percentage composition of compounds Flashcards
1
Q
relative atomic mass (Ar)
A
given in the periodic table (bottom number)
2
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relative molecular mass (Mr)
A
sum of Ar of all the elements
3
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relative formula mass (Mr)
A
sum of Ar of all the ions
4
Q
do Ar and Mr have units?
A
no
5
Q
what’s another way of expressing Ar and Mr?
A
molar mass. units is g mol-1
6
Q
percentage by mass of an element in a compound
A
(Ar of element x no. of atoms in formula) / Mr of compound x 100%