📊 IGCSE Chemistry Exam: Topic 3.2.1
Relative Atomic Mass (Aᵣ) & Relative Molecular Mass (Mᵣ)
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 | Papers 2 & 4 Style
Total Questions
15
ASection A: Definitions
Answer all questions in this section.
Define the term relative atomic mass (Aᵣ).
[2 marks]
Which isotope is used as the standard for relative atomic mass measurements?
[1 mark]
Define the term relative molecular mass (Mᵣ).
[1 mark]
Explain why the relative atomic mass of chlorine (35.5) is not a whole number.
[2 marks]
State the difference between relative molecular mass (Mᵣ) and relative formula mass.
[2 marks]
BSection B: Simple Calculations
Use the following relative atomic masses: H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32, Cl = 35.5
Calculate the relative molecular mass (Mᵣ) of water (H₂O).
[1 mark]
Calculate the relative molecular mass (Mᵣ) of ethanol (C₂H₅OH).
[2 marks]
Calculate the relative molecular mass (Mᵣ) of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
[2 marks]
Calculate the relative formula mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
(Relative atomic masses: Ca = 40, C = 12, O = 16)
[2 marks]
Calculate the relative molecular mass (Mᵣ) of ammonia (NH₃).
[1 mark]
CSection C: Advanced Calculations
These questions involve brackets and multiple elements. Show all working.
Calculate the relative formula mass of aluminium sulfate (Al₂(SO₄)₃).
(Relative atomic masses: Al = 27, S = 32, O = 16)
[3 marks]
Calculate the relative formula mass of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂).
(Relative atomic masses: Ca = 40, O = 16, H = 1)
[2 marks]
Calculate the relative formula mass of magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO₃)₂).
(Relative atomic masses: Mg = 24, N = 14, O = 16)
[3 marks]
Calculate the relative formula mass of ammonium sulfate ((NH₄)₂SO₄).
(Relative atomic masses: N = 14, H = 1, S = 32, O = 16)
[3 marks]
A compound has the formula Fe₂(SO₄)₃. Calculate its relative formula mass.
(Relative atomic masses: Fe = 56, S = 32, O = 16)
[3 marks]
🎓 Exam Summary
Section A: Definitions
5 Questions • 9 Marks
Section B: Simple Calculations
5 Questions • 8 Marks
Section C: Advanced Calculations
5 Questions • 14 Marks
✅ KEY SUCCESS STRATEGIES:
- Show ALL working - You can earn method marks even if the final answer is wrong
- Use the correct terminology - "Relative" atomic/molecular mass (not just "atomic mass")
- Expand brackets carefully - (SO₄)₃ means multiply EVERYTHING by 3
- Check your arithmetic - Simple calculation errors lose easy marks
- State units if asked - Though Aᵣ and Mᵣ are dimensionless ratios
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