How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the number of moles of the substance in the "Moles" field. This is typically calculated as mass divided by molar mass.
- The calculator uses Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10²³ molecules/mol) by default. You can change this value if needed.
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the number of molecules.
- The result will be displayed in scientific notation for very large numbers.
Principle Behind the Calculation
Moles are a way to count particles at the molecular level. One mole of any substance contains exactly Avogadro's number of particles (atoms, molecules, ions, etc.).
The relationship between moles and molecules is given by:
Molecules = Moles × Avogadro's Number
Example Calculation
Suppose you have 0.5 moles of water (H₂O). To find the number of water molecules:
- Enter 0.5 in the "Moles" field
- Leave Avogadro's number at its default value
- Click "Calculate"
- The result will be 3.01 × 10²³ molecules of water
Common Applications
- Chemistry experiments to determine reaction yields
- Calculating the number of particles in a given sample
- Understanding molecular scale quantities in chemical reactions
- Educational purposes to visualize the relationship between macroscopic and microscopic scales