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How do you calculate the relative atomic mass of an element with multiple isotopes?
How do you calculate the relative atomic mass of an element with multiple isotopes?
What is the relative formula mass of aluminium sulfate, Al2(SO4)3?
What is the relative formula mass of aluminium sulfate, Al2(SO4)3?
What is the definition of one mole of a substance?
What is the definition of one mole of a substance?
How would you determine the mass of a substance from its number of moles?
How would you determine the mass of a substance from its number of moles?
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What does the term 'percentage by mass' refer to in a compound?
What does the term 'percentage by mass' refer to in a compound?
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What is the value of the Avogadro constant?
What is the value of the Avogadro constant?
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If you have 19.6g of sulfuric acid (H2SO4), how many moles do you have?
If you have 19.6g of sulfuric acid (H2SO4), how many moles do you have?
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Which of the following correctly represents the calculation for the percentage mass of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO2)?
Which of the following correctly represents the calculation for the percentage mass of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO2)?
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What would be the number of moles contained in a 342g sample of aluminium sulfate (Al2(SO4)3)?
What would be the number of moles contained in a 342g sample of aluminium sulfate (Al2(SO4)3)?
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What is the first step in calculating the relative formula mass of a compound like CO2?
What is the first step in calculating the relative formula mass of a compound like CO2?
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Study Notes
Relative Atomic Masses and Moles
- Relative atomic mass (Ar) represents the average mass of an atom compared to 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom
- Relative atomic mass is not the actual mass of an atom
- Ar values are used in calculations to determine the proportionate mass of elements in a compound
- A standard reference point is needed for comparison, typically carbon-12
Calculating Relative Atomic Mass
- To calculate, use the % abundance of isotopes
- Assume 100 atoms; calculate the sum of the product of the mass of each isotope and its percentage abundance, then divide by 100.
Relative Formula Mass (Mr)
- Calculated from the relative atomic masses (Ar) of the elements in a compound
- Determine the number of each atom in the compound and multiply its Ar value by this number
- Sum the results to get the relative formula mass
The Mole
- Shorthand way to describe a large number of particles (atoms, molecules, or ions)
- 1 mole = 6.02 x 1023 particles (Avogadro's constant)
- Relative atomic/formula mass in grams is equal to 1 mole
- Moles allow for efficient handling of extremely large numbers of particles
Moles from Masses
- Number of moles (n) = mass (g) / relative atomic mass (Ar) or relative formula mass (Mr)
Masses from Moles
- Mass (g) = number of moles (n) x relative atomic mass (Ar) or relative formula mass (Mr)
Percentage by Mass
- Calculate percentage of each element in a compound by dividing the relative atomic mass of the element multiplied by its subscript in the compound, by the relative formula mass of the compound, then multiply by 100.
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Explore the concepts of relative atomic masses, isotopes, and moles in this chemistry quiz. Understand how to calculate the relative formula mass of compounds and the significance of using carbon-12 as a reference point. Prepare to deepen your knowledge of atomic structure and composition.