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Relative masses of atoms and molecules

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What 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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1May / June 2026 · Paper 21 · Q8
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