🐜 Chemistry by Chang – Problem 1.41 | The Mass of One Mole of Ants | Steemit Science
Hello Steemit science friends! 👋⚗️
Here’s a fun and mind-blowing problem from Raymond Chang’s Chemistry (14th Edition), in Chapter 1: Measurement and the Properties of Matter.
This exercise puts the concept of the mole into perspective — by applying it to something completely unexpected: ants! 🐜
🔹 Problem 1.41:
What is the mass of one mole of ants?
This problem is a creative way to visualize how enormous Avogadro’s number really is.
By applying the concept to everyday objects, we can better appreciate the scale of quantities chemists deal with when talking about atoms and molecules.
📸 Here’s my full step-by-step calculation and reasoning:
It’s fascinating (and a bit terrifying!) to imagine what a mole of ants would weigh — certainly enough to cover the planet! 🌍😄
What other objects would you like to imagine in “moles”? Let’s discuss in the comments! 💬
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