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Avogadro's Number

Definition

Avogadro's number, also known as Avogadro's constant, represents the number of atoms or molecules in one mole of any substance. It’s approximately 6.022 x 10^23 particles per mole.

Related terms

Mole: A unit in chemistry representing Avogadro's number worth of particles (atoms, molecules, ions etc.)

Atoms/Molecules/Ions: These are basic units that make up matter; atoms form molecules and ions are charged atoms or groups of atoms.

Stoichiometry: The part of chemistry dealing with quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions; often involves calculations using moles and Avogadro’s number.

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Study guides (3)

  • AP Chemistry - 1.1 Moles and Molar Mass

  • AP Chemistry - 1.2 Mass Spectroscopy of Elements

  • AP Chemistry - 4.5 Stoichiometry

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