Calculating Mass of Substances (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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The Mole
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What is a mole in chemistry?

A unit used to count particles like atoms or molecules

Number of particles in one mole

6.02×10236.02 \times 10^{23}

Name for 6.02×10236.02 \times 10^{23} particles

Avogadro's number

Scientist who helped develop the mole concept

Amedeo Avogadro

Why do chemists use moles?

Atoms/molecules are too tiny to count individually

Mass of one mole equals this in grams

Relative atomic mass (Ar) or relative formula mass (Mr)

Mass of one mole of carbon

12 grams

Relative atomic mass (Ar) of carbon

12

Mass of one mole of water

18 grams

Relative formula mass (Mr) of water (H2O)(H_2O)

18

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