CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry: describe question

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A sample of chlorine contains two isotopes, X35X2235Cl\ce{^{35}Cl} and X37X2237Cl\ce{^{37}Cl}. The relative atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5. Describe the meanings of the following terms, using chlorine as an example where appropriate:

  • unified atomic mass unit
  • relative isotopic mass
  • relative atomic mass
  • relative molecular mass (for ClX2\ce{Cl2})
  • relative formula mass (for NaCl\ce{NaCl})
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