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Avogadro's Number

Nₐ = 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹
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Formula / NotationNₐ = 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹
Also Known AsAvogadro constant; Nₐ; L (Loschmidt notation); 6.022 × 10²³; mole constant

What is Avogadro's Number?

Avogadro's number (Nₐ, also called the Avogadro constant) is the number of particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) in one mole of a substance. Its exact value is 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹ (defined exactly since 2019 SI redefinition). It connects the macroscopic and atomic scales of chemistry and is fundamental to all mole-based calculations.

Formula & Notation

Nₐ = 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹

Other Names / Synonyms: Avogadro constant; Nₐ; L (Loschmidt notation); 6.022 × 10²³; mole constant

Properties & Characteristics

Nₐ = 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹ (exact, SI 2019); 1 mol of any substance contains exactly Nₐ entities; connects molar mass (g/mol) to mass per molecule; used with atomic mass unit: 1 g/mol = 1 amu × Nₐ; dimensionally: mol⁻¹

Uses & Applications

Mole calculations in stoichiometry; converting between moles and number of particles; relating macroscopic and atomic masses; gas law calculations; thermodynamics (Boltzmann constant: k_B = R/Nₐ); all quantitative chemistry

Safety Information

No hazard — a fundamental constant.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Avogadro's Number
Formula Nₐ = 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹
Synonyms Avogadro constant; Nₐ; L (Loschmidt notation); 6.022 × 10²³; mole constant

Frequently Asked Questions

Avogadro's number (Nₐ, also called the Avogadro constant) is the number of particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) in one mole of a substance. Its exact value is 6.02214076 × 10²³ mol⁻¹ (defined exactly since 2019 SI redefinition). It connects the macroscopic and atomic scales of chemistry and is fundamental to all mole-based calculations.

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