Definitions

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  • Relative atomic mass
    Weighted mean mass of an atom of an element relative to 1/12th of the mass of Carbon-12
  • Relative molecular mass
    Weighted mean mass of a molecule of an element or a compound relative to the mass of an atom of Carbon-12
  • Relative isotopic mass
    Mass of an atom of an isotope compared to mass of 1/12th of Carbon-12
  • Isotope
    Atom with same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons. Same electronic configuration but different physical properties.
  • Ionic bond
    Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in all directions (non-directional bonding)
  • Mole
    Amount of substance containing 6.02x10²³ atoms
  • Avogadro's constant
    The number of atoms or molecules in one mole of substance equals to 6.02x10²³
  • Empirical formula
    Simplest whole number ratio of elements within a compound