The Mr

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  • the Mr is the relative formula mass which is just the relative atomic masses Of all the atoms in the molecular formula added together
  • How to find the Mr:
    1. Look up the relative atomic masses of all the elements in the compound on the periodic table
    2. Add up all the relative atomic masses of the atoms in a compound
  • To calculate the % mass of an element in a compound
    Atomic mass x number of atoms of that element ÷ Mr of the compound X100