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.
Why do you think chemists prefer using the mole? Why don't they just count each particle?
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Meet The Creators
- Producer Aaron Augenblick, Lisa Thomas
- Director Barbara Benas
- Educator Daniel Dulek
- Narrator Daniel Dulek