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The relative formula mass (M r) of a compound is the mass of all the elements in the compound added
together.
Hydrogen has a mass of 1. If you look carefully at the chemical formula for water, there are two
hydrogens.
Have a go at calculating the relative formula mass for each of the compounds below. You will need a
periodic table to help you.
Calculate the Mr for each of the Use this space to show your Write your answer
compounds below. working out. in the box below.
1 Sr(OH)₂
2 SrCO₃
3 Na₂SeO₃
4 Na₂MnO₄
5 Cu(N₃)₂
6 NaHCO₃
7 Na₄Fe(CN)₆
8 Ag₂SO₄
9 Sc(NO₃)₃
10 K₂S
11 Fe(NO₃)₃(H₂O)₉
12 Fe(SCN)₃
13 Pb₃(PO₄)₂
14 MnSO₄H₂O
15 H₂SO₄
16 NH₄Cl
17 K₂SO₄
18 KMnO₄
19 KOH
20 Zn(CN)₂
1. Ar × Kr = ?
Ga
2. C × Ar + Co = ?
Mg
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Calculating Relative Formula Mass (Mr ) Gold Answers
19 KOH 39 + 16 + 1 = 56 56
20 Zn(CN)₂ 12 + 14 = 26 117
26 × 2 = 52
65 + 52 = 117
1. Ar × Kr = ?
Ga
40 × 84 = 48
70
The unknown element is Ti.
C × Ar + Co = ?
Mg
12 × 40 + 59 = 79
24
The unknown element is Se.
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