What is the Mole?
10th Grade · Science · 20 min
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Learning Objective
I can define the mole and explain its importance in chemistry.
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In chemistry, a mole is used to count molecules, atoms, or other extremely small particles.
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One mole is equal to 6.02 x 10²³ particles, which is also known as Avogadro's number.
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Chemists use the term mole to refer to quantities that are at the magnitude of 602 sextillion, which is known as a molar quantity.
