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Mole

A mole is a fundamental unit in chemistry used to quantify the amount of a substance. It is defined as the quantity that contains the same number of entities (e.g., atoms, molecules, ions) as there are atoms in 12 grams of pure carbon-12, which is approximately 6.022 × 10^23 particles. This concept allows chemists to count particles by weighing substances.

Molar Mass

Molar mass represents the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is calculated by dividing the total mass of a sample by the number of moles present. This concept is critical for identifying substances, as the determined molar mass can be compared to known values of elements or compounds.

Identification of a Pure Substance

When a substance is described as pure, it implies that all particles in the sample are identical and belong to the same chemical entity, whether they are atoms or molecules. This simplifies calculations of molar mass because the mass-to-mole ratio corresponds directly to a single, consistent chemical species.

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