BRAINCAKERelative Formula Mass
The relative formula mass is the mass of a formula unit compared to 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
The relative formula mass of a formula unit is the sum of the relative atomic masses of the elements in the empirical formula.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Empirical formula
- The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound.
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