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How did he determine that there were 6.022E23 atoms in 12g of carbon?
Avagadro's Number: How He Determined 6.022E23 Atoms in 12g Carbon
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on the determination of Avogadro's number, specifically the value of 6.022E23 atoms in 12 grams of carbon. Participants explore the historical context and the contributions of various scientists to this understanding.
Discussion Character
- Historical, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions how Avogadro determined the number of atoms in 12 grams of carbon.
- Another participant clarifies that Avogadro did not determine this value himself, noting that his work involved confirming that atoms combine in whole numbers.
- A participant seeks to identify who actually figured out the value of Avogadro's number.
- It is mentioned that Perrin received a Nobel Prize in the 1920s for his work related to Avogadro's number.
- A link is provided to a Wikipedia page for further information on Avogadro's number.
- A second link is shared that directs to a search for methods of determining the Avogadro constant.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on Avogadro's contributions and the historical timeline of how Avogadro's number was determined. There is no consensus on the specifics of the determination process or the key figures involved.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not resolve the details of the methods used to determine Avogadro's number or the specific contributions of various scientists, leaving some assumptions and historical context unaddressed.
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