What is the Mole?
11th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can define the mole and explain its importance in chemistry.
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A mole is a concept used in chemistry to count molecules and atoms.
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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.
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Chemists use the term mole to refer to quantities at the magnitude of 6.02 x 10²³, also known as a molar quantity.
