The Mole Concept

Learning Objectives
• Investigate the three methods used to measure matter—
count, mass, and volume.
• Develop models of the mole that encompass atoms,
molecules, and formula units.
• Explain the relationship between the mole and
Avogadro’s number.
• Use Avogadro’s number to convert from moles to
particles and particles to moles.
• Use the periodic table to find the molar mass of elements
and compounds.
Measuring Matter

Count Mass Volume

12 apples 2.00 kg 0.20 bushel
Counting With Moles

1 mole = 6.02 x 1023 representative particles

Volume and Mass of a Mole
Molar Mass

Carbon Copper
Molar Mass of Compounds

Hydrogen Sulfur Oxygen H2SO4