How to Pronounce "mol"
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ˈmɔɫ
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məʊl
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Definition
A mol (or mole) is a unit in chemistry used to measure the amount of substance, roughly equal to 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɫ
British English
məʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
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One mol of water contains about 6.022 x 10²³ molecules.
A mol is used to count atoms and molecules in chemistry.
One mol of carbon means 6.022 x 10²³ carbon atoms.
How many atoms are in a mol of sodium?