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