Relative Molecular Weight Flashcards
1
Q
What is relative molecular weight?
A
The ratio of the mass of molecules
2
Q
What is the formula for Relative Molecular Weight?
A
MR(X) = Mm(x)/1u ; 1u= 1.66*10^-26
3
Q
What does relative molecular weight show?
A
It shows how many times the mass of a molecule or formula unit is greater than the atomic mass unit.
4
Q
What is Relative Atomic Mass?
A
The ratio of the mass of the atom to the atomic unit of mass
5
Q
How do you calculate Relative Atomic Mass?
A
Ar(X) = ma(x)/1u ; 1u=1.66*10^-24
