Reactions and Stoichiometry Flashcards
1
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Relative molecular mass
A
Average mass of one molecule of a substance relative to 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
2
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Relative formula mass
A
Average mass of one formula unit of a substance relative to 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
(used for ionic compounds)
3
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Empirical formula
A
The simplest formula which shows the ratio of the atoms of the different elements in the compound
4
Q
Molecular formula
A
The formula which shows the actual number of atoms of each element in one molecule of the compound
5
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Relative atomic mass
A
Average mass of one atom of an element relative to 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
6
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Relative isotopic mass
A
Mass of one atom of an isotope of an element relative to 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
