Introducing+the+Mole+-+The+Central+Unit+of+Chemistry

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1. Just for fun! (Submitted by G.Davidson - SD#22 Vernon - retired)

2. How Big is a Mole? In this activity, students weigh out a dozen pieces of macaroni. The word "dozen" is discussed and compared to the word "mole". Students then calculate the mass of a mole of macaroni - this is eventually related to the mass of a number of cars per person on the planet..



3 Introducing the Mole
 * Formula Mass Calculation**

Do you know how the atomic masses make up the formula mass of the compound in this activity? How does the formula come together? Roll the mouse over the different parts of the formula to find out.

**Start the Formula Mass Calculation animation**

In this simple animation, roll your mouse over the steps in the flowchart to learn how each is accomplished. **Start the Molecular Formula Determination animation**
 * Molecular Formula Determination**


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