Relative Formula Mass 3.1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the law of conservation of mass state?
A
Atoms cannot be created or destroyed during a reaction.
Thus total mass of products is equal to total mass of reactants.
2
Q
What is relative formula mass equal to?
A
Sum of all the atomic masses in the formula.
3
Q
What is the relative atomic mass?
A
The average mass of an atom.
