Mole Poster Project

1. What is the mole poster project?

On this project, you will be taking something you are familiar with and
calculating the moles of the object. Then you will take the moles you calculate
and make comparisons to a mass of moles of that object, a mole of that object in
volume and distance for a mole of the object.

For example: large marshmallows

You would begin with (the idea of) one mole or 6.02 x 1023 marshmallows. Then
you find the mass of one large marshmallow and multiply it by Avogadro’s
number. This would be the mass of one mole of large marshmallows. You would
then tell me what I could fill with a mole of large marshmallows or what one mole
of marshmallows is similar to. Example, a mole of marshmallows is 78 times
larger than the mass of the moon. See page 2 for further examples.

2. What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring to class Friday, a poster, markers, paints (whatever you
want to use to decorate your poster) and the everyday object you are using for
comparisons. This poster must be 3 dimensional. (this means you will need to
glue something on it that sticks out, DUH! Most people use the object that they
are comparing ie. Marshmallows.)

3. Can I work with a partner?

Yes, but only two people to a group. You may also work alone if you wish.

4. Is this a major grade?

Yes. It is a lab grade which is ½ of a test grade.

5. How do I figure out how far a mass of (object) will reach, etc.?

You may need to use your internet skills to find out how far your object will
reach. For example, if you lined up a mole of marshmallows it would reach from
the earth to the sun and back 120 times. (I made that up, you have to do your own
math!) The point is, you may need to do your calculations at home before you
come to class on Thursday to make the poster.
 6. When is it due?

This is due at the end of class Friday – NO EXCUSES!

More Examples:

1. 6.02 x 1023 marshmallows x mass of 1 marshmallow x 1moon =

1 marshmallow mass of moon

Note – the mass of the marshmallows and the moon must be in the same units, ie
kilograms

# of moons that would equal 1 mole of marshmallows

2. 6.02 x 1023 marshmallows x volume of 1 marshmallow x Atlantic Ocean =

1 marshmallow volume of ocean

Note – again the volumes of the marshmallows and the Ocean must be in the
same units, ie m3

# of times you could fill Atlantic Ocean with 1 mole of marshmallows

3. 6.02 x 1023 marshmallows x length of 1 marshmallow x 1 trip to sun =

1 marshmallow distance to sun

Note – again the distances of the marshmallows and the sun must be in the same
units, ie kilometers

# of times 1 mole of marshmallows would reach the sun

SCORING:

60 points for completed project

30 points for accurate calculations
10 points for creativity
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100 total