What does "avogadro constant" mean?

The number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12, being 6.02214076 × 10²³. By definition, the number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance.

What is a synonym for "avogadro constant"?

Common synonyms include: avogadro.

Avogadro constant

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The number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12, being 6.02214076 × 10²³. By definition, the number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance. physical

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avogadro

Etymology

Named after Italian physicist Amedeo Avogadro (1776–1856).

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