In this section, we explore how mass, moles, and the number of particles correlate with one another through mathematical relationships. One mole of any substance contains a constant number of particles known as Avogadro's number (approximately 6.022×10²³ particles). To determine the number of moles from a given mass, we use the formula:
Moles = Given mass (g) / Molar mass (g/mol).
Conversely, to find the mass from the number of moles, we multiply:
Mass = Moles × Molar mass.
Lastly, to find the number of particles, we multiply the number of moles by Avogadro's number:
Number of particles = Moles × 6.022×10²³. This relationship is essential in stoichiometric calculations and helps in understanding the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions.