Molar Mass Calculations
Students will calculate the molar mass of elements and compounds and use it to convert between mass and moles.
Key Questions
- Construct the molar mass of any compound given its chemical formula.
- Differentiate between atomic mass, formula mass, and molar mass.
- Calculate the mass of a given number of moles of a substance, and vice versa.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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