Correctly Expressing Atomic Weights

George Gorin
Chemistry Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (2), p 163
DOI: 10.1021/ed079p163.1
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 2002

Abstract

Alternative units in which to express atomic weight.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Demonstrations

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Letters

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Textbooks / Reference Books

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Nomenclature / Units / Symbols

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      Journal of Chemical Education2004 81 (6), 827

      This article addresses the question often asked by students, “How many digits should I use when calculating the formula or molar mass of a substance?†Three rules of increasing complexity are proposed and discussed. Elementary propagation of error ...

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