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Mole Day 2020

Happy Mole Day! Today’s date, 10/23 is derived from Avogadro’s Number. Avogadro’s number refers to the number of units in one mole of any substance. A mole (or mol) is a standard, scientific unit for measuring large quantities of very small entities, such as atoms. The site Compound Interest has this fantastic infographic that’s perfect… Continue reading Mole Day 2020

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Happy Chemistry Week and Mole Day!

The mole from chemistry that is. A mole (or mol) is a standard, scientific unit for measuring large quantities of very small entities, such as atoms. Avogadro’s number refers to the number of units in one mole of any substance. It’s time to celebrate Avogadro’s Number and the periodic table of elements! Why October 23rd?… Continue reading Happy Chemistry Week and Mole Day!

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Mole Day 2018

Happy Mole Day! Mole Day is all about Avogadro’s number. Avogadro’s number refers to the number of units in one mole of any substance. Avogadro’s Number = 6.022 x 1023 Celebrate Mole Day at 6:02 on October 23rd! Check out my first Mole Day post for more information about Amedeo Avogadro. This year’s theme by… Continue reading Mole Day 2018

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Mole Day

Happy Mole Day! Wait, not that kind of mole! I’m talking about a mole from chemistry. A mole (or mol) is a standard, scientific unit for measuring large quantities of very small entities, such as atoms. Why October 23rd? It’s from Avogadro’s number. Avogadro’s number refers to the number of units in one mole of… Continue reading Mole Day