The formula mass is calculated using the empirical formula. The mass of an atom of a particular chemical element usually expressed in atomic mass units 2. If the substance consists of molecules the term relative molecular mass can be used instead.
Relative atomic mass meaning.
See full answer below. This simply means the calculation is performed using relative atomic weight values for the elements which are based on the natural isotopic ratio of elements found in Earths atmosphere and crust. The mass of an atom of a particular chemical element usually expressed in atomic mass units 2. For ionic compounds it is called the Relative Formula Mass.