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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.2.2.4The mole

The mole in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.4.1Define the Avogadro number and relate the mole to relative atomic and molecular masses.
  2. 7.2.2.4.2Calculate relative molecular masses, empirical formulae and concentrations of solutions.

Lessons

  • Percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae

    35 min

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  • Relative atomic, molecular and formula masses

    30 min

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  • The mole and the Avogadro constant

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Sample question

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The mole: sample question

1 mark

Calculate the percentage by mass of calcium in calcium carbonate, CaCO₃. (Ar: Ca = 40, C = 12, O = 16)

Answer in %.

Turn The mole into a strength.

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