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In this quick activity, learners drink Avogadro's number worth of molecules - 6.02x10^23 molecules! Learners measure 18 grams (or 18 ml) of water which is equivalent to 1 mole of water and then toast to the Mole.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Source of water
- Clear plastic cups
- Massing scale
- Graduated cylinders (optional)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
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Number and Operations
- Exponents
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and Periodic Table
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- taste
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Muller, Eric
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2005