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ERIC Number: EJ336519
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Analogies for Avogadro's Number.
Poskozim, Paul S.; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n2 p125-26 Feb 1986
Reviews analogies used to try to capture the concept of the magnitude of Avogadro's number, including analogies related to small/tiny objects, counting, people, water, and money. Also presents several new ones which are based on modern computers and printers. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Analogies; Avogadro Number