Topic 5 Flashcards
Empirical Formula
The simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound
Calculating empirical formula
Mass in compound
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Relative Atomic Mass
GRAMS OVER RAMS
Theoretical Yield
Aka predicted yield
Tells you how much of a chemical or could make if a reaction went perfectly
Moles equation
Mass
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Relative Mass
Element % equation
Number of atoms x relative mass of element
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Relative mass of compound
Displacement Reactions
When a more reactive metal takes the place of a less reactive metal from a compound
Ore
A rock which contains enough metal that it is economic to mine it and extract the metal