Avogadro's number and atomic size

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The discussion centers on the concept of a mole in chemistry, clarifying that one mole of any element contains the same number of atoms, specifically Avogadro's constant (approximately 6.022 x 10^23). The term "size of a mole" is addressed, emphasizing that it refers to a unit of quantity rather than physical size. The analogy of a dozen is used to illustrate that the quantity remains constant regardless of the size of the items being counted. Thus, one mole of any element, regardless of its atomic size, is equivalent in quantity to one mole of any other element in the same period of the periodic table.
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Does 1 mole of any given element,the same size as that of one mole of any other element of the same period of the modern periodic table
 
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Define what you mean by "size of a mole".
 
I think you have doubt in the avogadro's constant. right?
 
I'm not quite understanding the question. The mole is used as a unit of quantity just like a dozen is used to describe a quantity of 12. The quantity has nothing to do with size. A dozen roses or a dozen eggs is 12 of those items no matter their size.
 

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