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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry Relative Molecular and Formula Mass

Practise calculating relative molecular or formula mass from a chemical formula and using a known total to determine an atom count or unknown element.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • multiply each relative atomic mass by its formula subscript and add all contributions
  • use relative molecular mass for molecules but relative formula mass for ionic lattices
  • rearrange a relative-mass total to find an atom count or identify an unknown element

3.2.2—Relative molecular mass, Mr, as the question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the relative molecular mass, MrM_{\mathrm{r}}, of sulfur dioxide?

A

24

B

32

C

48

D

64

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