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How big is a mole? (Not the animal, the other one.) - Daniel Dulek

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The word “mole” suggests a small, furry burrowing animal to many. But in this lesson, we look at the concept of the mole in chemistry. Learn the incredible magnitude of the mole— and how something so big can help us calculate the tiniest particles in the world.

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Meet The Creators

Producer
Aaron Augenblick, Lisa Thomas
Director
Barbara Benas
Educator
Daniel Dulek
Narrator
Daniel Dulek

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