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Define molecular mass. 
Difficulty: Easy

Molecular mass:

Molecular mass is the sum of atomic masses of all the atoms present in the molecule.

 

Examples:

(i) Molecular mass of water (H2O):

Molecular mass of water H2O = 2 (atomic mass of H) + atomic mass of oxygen

= 2(1.006) + 16.00

= 2.016 +16.00 = 18.016 amu

 

(ii) Molecular mass of Sulphuric acid (H2SO4):

Molecular mass of H2SO4 = (2) + (1 x 32) + (4 x 16) = 98 amu

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