RFM/Moles [C] Flashcards
1
Q
What does RFM stand for?
A
Relative Formula Mass
2
Q
How do you get the RFM of something?
A
Calculate the mass of the atoms and add them up
3
Q
Why doesn’t RFM have units?
A
The atoms are too small to assign them units
4
Q
What is a mole?
A
A mole is a unit of measurement, it equals 6x10^23
5
Q
Why do we use moles to measure atoms?
A
As atoms are very small, using a mole allows us to measure and give units to atoms
6
Q
What is the formula for the mass of atoms?
A
Mass = Moles x Formula or Atomic Mass
