Avogadro’s number
Avogadro’s number, number of units in one mole of any substance (defined as its molecular weight in grams), equal to 6.02214076 × 1023. The units may be electrons, atoms, ions, or molecules, depending on the nature of the substance and the character of the reaction (if any).See alsoAvogadro’s law.
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Article Title:
Avogadro’s number
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
30 January 2025
Access Date:
February 22, 2025