Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
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Relative Isotopic Mass
A
This is the mass of an atom of an isotope compared with 1/12th of the mass of an atom of carbon-12
2
Q
Relative Atomic Mass
A
This is the weighted mean mass of an atom of an element compared with 1/12th of the mass of an atom of carbon-12
3
Q
Relative Molecular Mass
A
This is the weighted mean mass of a molecule compared with 1/12th of the mass of an atom with carbon-12
4
Q
Relative Formula Mass
A
This is the weighted mean mass of a formula unit compared with 1/12th of the mass of an atom of carbon-12