Unit 1: Relative Masses Flashcards
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Definition of relative isotopic mass
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The mass of an atom of an isotope compared with one-twelfth of the mass of an atom of Carbon-12.
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What is the standard measurement of relative masses used?
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Carbon-12
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Definition of relative atomic mass
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The weighted mean mass if an atom of an element compared with one-twelfth the mass of an atom of Carbon-12.
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Definition of relative molecular mass
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The weighted mean mass of a molecule compared with one-twelfth of the mass of an atom of Carbon-12.
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Definition of relative formula mass
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The weighted mean mass of a formula unit compared with one-twelfth of the mass of an atom of Carbon-12.
