Formula Mass Worksheet
Calculate formula mass for various chemical compounds, including ionic and covalent substances.
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Formula Mass Worksheet
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1. The sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a compound's formula unit is called the .
2. Atomic mass units (amu) are often used to express .
3. Which of the following compounds has the largest formula mass?
H2O
CO2
NH3
CH4
4. Calculate the formula mass for calcium chloride (CaCl2). (Atomic masses: Ca = 40.08 amu, Cl = 35.45 amu)
5. Determine the formula mass of glucose (C6H12O6). (Atomic masses: C = 12.01 amu, H = 1.01 amu, O = 16.00 amu)
6. What is the formula mass of sulfuric acid (H2SO4)? (Atomic masses: H = 1.01 amu, S = 32.07 amu, O = 16.00 amu)
7. The formula mass of an element is the same as its atomic mass.
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Match the compound with its approximate formula mass (in amu).
8. NaCl
a. 18.02 amu
9. H2O
b. 58.44 amu
10. O2
c. 32.00 amu