What is the Mole?
Grade 10th Grade · Science · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define the mole and explain its importance in chemistry.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:33
How big is a mole? (Not the animal, the other one.) - Daniel Dulek
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In chemistry, a mole is used to count molecules, atoms, or other extremely small particles.
- 2
One mole is equal to 6.02 x 10²³ particles, which is also known as Avogadro's number.
- 3
Chemists use the term mole to refer to quantities that are at the magnitude of 602 sextillion, which is known as a molar quantity.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define the term 'mole' as it is used in chemistry, and explain why it is important for chemists to use this unit when working with atoms and molecules.”
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