Section 2: Formula Mass Chapter 7: Chemical Composition
Learning Goals 0 Calculate formula mass.
Formula Mass 0 For any compound, the formula mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in its chemical formula:
Formula Mass 0 Like the atomic mass for atoms, formula mass characterizes the average mass of a molecule or formula unit. 0 H2O: 0 Formula mass = 2(1.01 amu) amu = amu
Formula Mass 0 What is the formula mass of carbon tetrachloride? 0 What is the formula mass of dinitrogen monoxide?