Relative formula Mass (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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3.1.2 Relative Formula Mass
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Symbol for relative atomic mass

Ar

Standard used for relative atomic mass comparison

Carbon-12 atom

Location of Ar values

Periodic table

Units of Ar values

No units - just numbers

Symbol for relative formula mass

Mr

What relative formula mass (Mr) measures

Mass of compounds (substances with multiple elements)

Method to calculate Mr

Sum (Ar × no. of atoms) for each element

Ar value for carbon

12

Ar value for oxygen

16

Mr of CO2CO_2

44

Units of Mr values

No units - just numbers

Structure of ionic compounds like NaCl

Lattice of ions, not individual molecules

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