What is the Mole?
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 45 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
A mole is a concept used in chemistry to count molecules and atoms.
- 2
Avogadro's number, 6.02 x 10²³, is named after Lorenzo Romano Amedeo Carlo Avogadro who proposed that equal volumes of gases contain an equal number of particles.
- 3
Chemists use the term mole to refer to quantities at the magnitude of 6.02 x 10²³, also known as a molar quantity.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
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 concept.”
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