Reference Table

Definition

In chemistry, a reference table contains important information such as atomic weights, physical constants, conversion factors etc., which are used frequently for calculations and problem-solving tasks.

Related terms

Periodic Table:

A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration and recurring properties.

Atomic Weight: The average mass of atoms of an element, calculated using the relative abundance of isotopes in a naturally-occurring element.

Physical Constants: Numbers with defined values that don't change. For example, the speed of light or Avogadro's number.