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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A comprehensive biography of Avogadro can be found here: http://www.bulldog.u-net.com/avogadro/avoga.html
The mole is taught in every introductory chemistry class one can take at the college level. Here's an example of a chemistry course: http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/moles/index.shtml
There is an entire day dedicated to commemorating Avogadro's Number. National Mole Day: http://www.moleday.org/
Sparknotes is a great resource for quick learning. You can explore all you ever wanted to know about chemistry here: http://www.sparknotes.com/chemistry/
"The primary unit for the amount of substance in a chemical element is the mole, and if you are talking about the stoichiometry of a reaction, the mole is the basis for that." Dr. Willie May, National Institute of Standards, Maryland
The mole is taught in every introductory chemistry class one can take at the college level. Here's an example of a chemistry course: http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/moles/index.shtml
There is an entire day dedicated to commemorating Avogadro's Number. National Mole Day: http://www.moleday.org/
Sparknotes is a great resource for quick learning. You can explore all you ever wanted to know about chemistry here: http://www.sparknotes.com/chemistry/
"The primary unit for the amount of substance in a chemical element is the mole, and if you are talking about the stoichiometry of a reaction, the mole is the basis for that." Dr. Willie May, National Institute of Standards, Maryland
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- Producer Aaron Augenblick, Lisa Thomas
- Director Barbara Benas
- Educator Daniel Dulek
- Narrator Daniel Dulek
