WHAT IS A MOLE?
A mole is essentially a handy tool to tell us the numbers of atoms or molecules in a substance. It is handy, because the number of molecules in a substance is so so so large, that the number actually holds too many digits to even begin to record it. It is used in direct connection to avogadro's number, so when there is an avagadro's number of objects, it is called a mole. I like the comparison to a dozen bagels also equals 12 bagels (well, in NYC it is 13 bagels). It is a very helpful unit of measurement. We can save a massive amount of ink by not having to write all the zeros.
The link reported a way they use avagadro's number and moles in making glazes for ceramics. I was happy to read it as it is the first time I have seen the numbers being applied to something that I have an interest in and can apply it too. Though I am still happy to just follow a formula to make the glaze and glad someone else is doing the math. (Even though I like math, I don't love huge numbers).
2 comments:
Thank you. It always helps to have things explained in different ways to make it understandable. Being able to read and reread in different words makes the concepts a little easier to swallow.
But isn't just following formula and letting someone else do the math been part of the problem with non-green chemistry from the beginning? Just asking, and definitely not throwing stones; I live in the same glass house.
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