Relative molecular mass using unified mass unit

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The problem involves calculating the relative molecular mass of krypton (Kr) gas based on its molecular mass and the number of molecules in a bubble formed underwater. The context includes specific values for volume, number of molecules, and pressure.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between the mass of a krypton atom and its representation in atomic mass units (amu) versus relative molecular mass. Questions are raised about the interpretation of the markscheme and the definitions of these terms.

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Some participants are exploring the definitions of relative molecular mass and its units, with references to both atomic mass units and grams per mole. There is an ongoing inquiry into whether the calculations align with the markscheme's results.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of a chemistry teacher's input regarding the units of relative molecular mass, indicating potential confusion about the terminology and its application in the problem.

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The problem
A bubble of kryptopn (Kr) gas is formed underwater. The bubble has a volume of 2.14x10-6m3 and contains 1.70x1020 krypton molecules each of mass 1.39x10-25kg. The pressure of the gas inside the bubble is 300kPa.

Calculate the relative molecular mass.The attempt at a solution

When i looked in the markscheme of this paper, the answer was Mr=1.39x10-25/1.66x10-27 as the answer. so does this mean to find the relative molecular mass i divide the mass by the unified mass unit?
 
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What you have calculated is the mass of a Krypton atom in amu (Atomic Mass Units)
= 83
 
is that the same as the relative molecular mass? what i worked out is what the markscheme had written as the result.
 
I have asked a chemistry teacher friend and he said relative molecular mass is given in grams per mole4
 

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