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AQA GCSE Chemistry: Calculate Relative Formula Mass and Understand Conservation of Mass

Covers the law of conservation of mass, balancing simple symbol equations, and calculating relative formula mass (Mr). Explains apparent mass changes in non-enclosed systems involving gases.

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Lesson#1
In this deck, we'll explore some fundamental ideas in chemistry. You'll learn about the law of conservation of mass, how to calculate the relative formula mass of a compound, and why chemical equations need to be balanced. We'll also investigate why mass can sometimes appear to change during a reaction.
Lesson#2
Let's start with a crucial rule in chemistry: the law of conservation of mass. This law states that during a chemical reaction, no atoms are lost or made. They are simply rearranged into new substances. This means the total mass of the substances you start with, called the reactants, must be exactly equal to the total mass of the substances you end up with, called the products.
Quiz#3
What is the name of the law stating that no atoms are lost or made during a chemical reaction?

the law of conservation of mass

Quiz#4
According to the law of conservation of mass, the total mass of the reactants in a chemical reaction is equal to the total mass of what?

the products

Lesson#5
Next, let's look at how to work out the mass of a compound. We use something called the relative formula mass, often written as M r, with a subscript r. To find it, you simply add up the relative atomic masses of all the atoms shown in the chemical formula. You can find the relative atomic masses for each element on the periodic table.
Quiz#6
What does the term 'relative formula mass' of a compound represent?

the sum of the relative atomic masses of its atoms

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