On Wednesday, chemistry fans worldwide are taking part in a holiday called Mole Day—and it has nothing to do with burrowing mammals, birthmarks, or guacamole.
Mole Day, which is takes place annually on Oct. 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., celebrates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 1023), a basic measuring unit used in chemistry, according to the National Mole Day Foundation. It was discovered by Amedeo Avogadro, an Italian scientist who was known for his work in the 19th century.
Happy Mole Day chemists, chemistry students, and chemistry enthusiasts! 💙
Mole Day celebrates the measurement for the amount of any elementary entity, the Avogadro’s number, and begins from 6:02 AM to 6:02 PM on the 23rd of October every year.
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— UP ACME (@UP_ACME) October 23, 2019
Here’s how it breaks down: For a molecule (an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms), one mole is a mass (in grams) whose number is equivalent to the molar mass of the molecule. So, if a water molecule has a molar mass of 20, one mole of water weighs 20 grams. It’s the number of atoms or molecules in one mole of a substance.
Happy #MoleDay!
Right now it’s 6:02am on 23 October, aka, 6:02 10/23 in the US date format.
Chemists out there will notice this date and time resembles Avogadro’s number, a basic measuring unit, which defines the number of particles in one mole of substance. pic.twitter.com/hSylFu05LV
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 23, 2019
The American Chemical Society says Mole Day typically occurs during National Chemistry Week, which features fun activities and meetings focused on the building blocks of chemistry.
It’s 6:02 A.M! Officially time to kick off #moleday. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s ALAH Mole Day Prince and Princess! #moleday #staywoke #goknights pic.twitter.com/ucntF7L3GY
— Mr. Keown (@MrJKeown) October 23, 2019
Science aside, Mole Day is also the perfect opportunity to show off your meme skills.
Happy mole day! Here is a chemistry cat meme to help you celebrate! #MoleDay2019 pic.twitter.com/z7GcJHYmFK
— Jeff Schwarz (@jeffrey_schwarz) October 23, 2019
#RT @NERM2020: Rise and shine… Happy Mole Day! What are your favorite chemistry and mole related jokes and memes? @RochesterACS @glr_acs @centralmassACS @acsnewhaven @ubchemistry #NationalMoleDay #NERM2020 #RealTimeChemistry pic.twitter.com/Jg4GsB39Da
— Glen (@acegdl007) October 23, 2019
Happy mole day!! #MoleDay @MrsGilsonSci pic.twitter.com/tq8653zDgC
— Eric Berndt (@ericjb27) October 23, 2019
For more Mole Day inspiration, visit the National Mole Day Foundation’s website.
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