Classic Chemistry Experiments : The determination of relative atomic mass

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One mole of any gas occupies the same volume when measured under the same conditions of temperature and pressure. In this experiment, the number of moles of hydrogen produced from a known mass of magnesium is measured. The relative atomic mass of magnesium can therefore be calculated.

Type of Activity

: group

Audience

: Teacher Student

Age Group

: 14 to 18 years

Keywords

: mole, relative atomic mass, ideal gas equation, avogadro volume
 
 
 
 
 
 

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