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The Mole As A Large Number

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Students estimate and calculate the time it takes for one water drop to evaporate. They use an eyedropper, a balance and previous knowledge to calculate an answer.

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water molecules, h2o, evaporation

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evaporation, water molecule, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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