Chapter 19, Problem 52R

To determine

To explain: The comparison between the one mole of atoms and one dozen eggs.

Answer to Problem 52R

For a substance, the number of units are more in case of 1 mol than 1 dozen.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The words ‘Dozen’, ‘Score’ and ‘Mole’ are used to describe the specific number of atoms or units.

For specify the counting of things, following conversion are given below,

12 marshmallows = 1 dozen marshmallows

20 marshmallows = 1 score of marshmallows

  $6.023\times {10}^{23}$ marshmallows = 1 mole of marshmallows

The words ‘Dozen’, ‘Score’ and ‘Mole’ are used to describe the specific number of atoms.

Conclusion:

Thus, one mole has more units than one dozen.