Question

The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a formula for a covalent compound is the

Answer 1

Explanation:

Molecular mass is defined as the sum of atomic masses of all the atoms present in a given compound.

For example, molecular mass of $CH_{4}$ is as follows.

            = $\text{atomic mass of C} + 4 \times \text{atomic mass of H}$

            = $12.0 g/mol + 4 \times 1 g/mol$

            = (12 + 4) g/mol

            = 16 g/mol

Hence, the molecular mass of $CH_{4}$ is 16 g/mol.

Therefore, we can conclude that the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a formula for a covalent compound is the molecular mass.