Relative Formula Mass (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Relative atomic mass (Ar)

Compares atom mass to carbon-12 standard

Symbol for relative atomic mass

Ar

Standard atom for Ar comparison

Carbon-12 atom

Where to find Ar values

Periodic table

Units for Ar and Mr

No units - just numbers (they are relative)

Relative formula mass (Mr)

Total relative mass of a compound

Symbol for relative formula mass

Mr

How to calculate Mr

Multiply Ar by atom count, then add all values

ArAr of carbon (C)

12

ArAr of oxygen (O)

16

MrMr of CO₂

(1×12)+(2×16)=44(1 \times 12)+(2 \times 16)=44

Calculating Mr for ionic compounds

Same method, using numbers in formula

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