Relative masses of atoms and molecules
3.2What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe relative atomic mass, Ar, as the average mass of the isotopes of an element compared to 1/12th of the mass of an atom of 12C
- Define relative molecular mass, Mr, as the sum of the relative atomic masses. Relative formula mass, Mr, will be used for ionic compounds
- Calculate reacting masses in simple proportions. Calculations will not involve the mole concept
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Chapter 3: Relative masses of atoms and molecules
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