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Relative Formula Mass

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Relative Formula Mass (Mr)

The relative formula mass (Mr) of a substance is equal to the mass of 1 mole of that substance (in grams). For an element, this is the same as the relative atomic mass.

Carbon

Carbon

  • The mass of 1 mole of carbon is 12 g, which is the same as the relative atomic mass of carbon.
Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide

  • Every carbon dioxide molecule has 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms:
    • Ar of carbon = 12.
    • Ar of oxygen = 16.
      • Mr of carbon dioxide = 12 + (2 x 16) = 44.
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