avogadro's number

noun

Meaning

The fundamental physical constant representing the number of constituent particles, usually atoms or molecules, contained in one mole of a substance, approximately 6.022 × 10^23.

Examples

  • In chemistry, Avogadro's number allows scientists to relate the mass of a substance to the number of atoms it contains.
  • Students often struggle to visualize the sheer scale of Avogadro's number when first learning about moles.

Synonyms: Avogadro constant