Moles Demystified: A Simple Guide to GCSE Chemistry Equations
In GCSE Chemistry , the concept of moles is crucial for mastering chemical equations and stoichiometry. The mole is a fundamental unit that allows chemists to relate atomic and molecular quantities to measurable amounts of substances. One mole of any substance contains Avogadro’s number (6.022 × 10²³) of particles, whether they are atoms, molecules, or ions. The Relationship Between Mass, Moles, and Molar Mass To calculate the number of moles (n) in a substance, we use the following formula: n=Mass (g)Molar Mass (g/mol)n = \frac{Mass\ (g)}{Molar\ Mass\ (g/mol)} where: Mass is the quantity of the substance in grams, Molar mass is the relative atomic or molecular mass of the substance (found in the periodic table). For example, the molar mass of water ( H₂O ) is calculated as: (2×1.0)+(1×16.0)=18.0g/mol(2 \times 1.0) + (1 \times 16.0) = 18.0 g/mol So, 9g of water contains: n=918=0.5 molesn = \frac{9}{18} = 0.5 \text{ moles} Balanced Chemical Equations and Mole Ratios Balanced chemical ...