Chemistry GCSE
Relative formula mass from relative atomic masses
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Found by adding relative atomic masses for every atom in the formula; for a monatomic element Ar is used, and for a compound or molecular element the Ar values are added for every atom.
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- Moles (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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