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CHM1 11 - 12 Q1 0601 PF FD
CHM1 11 - 12 Q1 0601 PF FD
Atomic Mass
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It is easy to get the
weight of different
macroscopic items;
all you need to have
is a weighing scale.
But, how do we
measure the mass of
an atom?
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In this lesson, the different mass expressions
used to represent the weight of an atom will be
discussed.
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How do we express the mass
of atoms?
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Learning Competency
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to do the following:
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to do the following:
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Atomic Mass
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Atomic Mass
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Atomic Mass
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Relative Atomic Mass
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Relative Atomic Mass
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Average Atomic Mass
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What is the difference between
relative atomic mass and
average atomic mass?
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Average Atomic Mass
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Average Atomic Mass
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Average Atomic Mass
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Average Atomic Mass
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Let’s Practice!
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Let’s Practice!
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Try It!
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Let’s Practice!
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Let’s Practice!
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Try It!
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Let’s Practice!
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Let’s Practice!
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Check Your Understanding
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Check Your Understanding
Atomic mass
Element Isotopes Percentage Abundance
(amu)
Working
(2)
equation
Average
atomic (3)
mass 30
Let’s Sum It Up!
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Key Formula
Use this
Average
formula to
atomic
solve for the
mass
average
atomic mass,
if the isotope
masses and
percentage
abundance are
given. 33
Challenge Yourself
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Bibliography
Chang, Raymond, and Kenneth A. Goldsby. General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 2014.
Hawe, Alan, Dan Davies, Kendra McMahon, Lee Towler, Chris Collier, and Tonie Scott. Science 5–11: A
Guide for Teachers. 2nd ed. New York, NY: David Fulton Publishers, 2009.
Petrucci, Ralph H. General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications. Toronto, Ont.: Pearson
Canada, 2011.
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