Which of the following fundamental mathematical expressions defining the Mole Concept are scientific — Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
Which of the following fundamental mathematical expressions defining the Mole Concept are scientifically correct? ($n = \text{number of moles}$, $N_A = \text{Avogadro's constant}$, $m = \text{absolute mass of 1 molecule}$, $N = \text{total number of molecules}$, $M_w = \text{Molar mass in grams}$).
💡 Solution & Explanation
All expressions are derived from the central definition of the mole. (A) Molar mass ($M_w$) is the mass of Avogadro's number ($N_A$) of molecules, each weighing $m$. So $M_w = m \times N_A$. (B) Total molecules ($N$) equals moles ($n$) times Avogadro's number ($N_A$). (C) Rearrangement of B. (D) Rearrangement of A: mass of one molecule ($m$) equals molar mass ($M_w$) divided by Avogadro's number ($N_A$).