mole concept

Question 1

what is a mol

Answer 1

represents a fixed number of particles
6.02 x 10^23
represents the number of atoms in 12g of carbon 12 isotope

Question 2

what is a mole defined by

Answer 2

using carbon 12 isotope because of its high abundance and stability

Question 3

what is the other name for the mole concept

Answer 3

arogadro’s number or constant

Question 4

define RAM

Answer 4

relative atomic mass is the average mass of one atom in an element compared to one twelfth the mass of an atom of carbon 12
basically mass number
has no units

Question 5

define RMM

Answer 5

relative molecular mass is the average mass of one molecule of an element or compound compared to one twelfth the mass of an atom of carbon 12
has no units
used for covalent compounds

Question 6

define RFM

Answer 6

relative formula mass is the average mass of one formula unit of a compound compared to one twelfth mass of the atom of carbon 12
has no units
used for ionic compounds