- The mole concept allows chemists to conveniently keep track of large numbers of particles. A mole is defined as 6.02 x 1023 particles, whether atoms, molecules, ions, etc.
- The formula mass (or molar mass) of a compound is the sum of the atomic masses of each element in its chemical formula. It has units of grams per mole (g/mol).
- Calculations involving moles, mass, particles and formula mass allow conversions between the microscopic and macroscopic scales in chemistry.