Chemistry Constants Reference

Browse and retrieve precise chemistry constants by selecting a Constant Category and your preferred Unit System, then set Decimal Places to control how many digits appear in your displayed constants — including Avogadro's Number (NA), the Gas Constant (R), and the Faraday Constant (F).

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Avogadro's Number (NA)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avogadro's number and why is it important?

Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10²³ mol⁻¹) represents the number of particles (atoms, molecules, ions) in one mole of a substance. It's fundamental for converting between atomic scale and macroscopic quantities in chemistry.

What is the difference between the gas constant R in different units?

The gas constant R has the same value but different units: 8.314 J/(mol·K), 0.08206 L·atm/(mol·K), or 1.987 cal/(mol·K). Choose the unit that matches your pressure, volume, and temperature units in calculations.

How is Faraday's constant related to electron charge?

Faraday's constant (96,485 C/mol) equals Avogadro's number multiplied by the elementary charge. It represents the charge of one mole of electrons and is essential in electrochemistry calculations.

What is the difference between atomic mass unit (u) and kg?

The atomic mass unit (u) equals 1.661 × 10⁻²⁷ kg and is defined as 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom. It's more convenient for expressing atomic and molecular masses than kilograms.

Why are there different values for some constants in SI and CGS units?

Constants have different numerical values in SI and CGS systems due to different base units. For example, the gas constant R is 8.314 J/(mol·K) in SI but 8.314 × 10⁷ erg/(mol·K) in CGS units.

What is Boltzmann's constant and how does it relate to the gas constant?

Boltzmann's constant (1.381 × 10⁻²³ J/K) relates energy to temperature at the particle level. It equals the gas constant R divided by Avogadro's number: k = R/NA.

How accurate are these physical constants?

These constants are based on the most recent CODATA values and are accurate to their stated precision. Some constants like Avogadro's number are now defined exactly, while others have experimental uncertainty in their final digits.

Which constants are most commonly used in general chemistry?

The most frequently used constants are Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10²³), gas constant R (8.314 J/(mol·K)), and atomic mass unit (1.661 × 10⁻²⁷ kg). These appear in most stoichiometry and thermodynamics problems.

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