National Mole Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Mole Day commemorates Avogadro’s number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. As 12 is a dozen things, a mole is 6.02 x 1023 things. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry. Schools throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Mole Day with various activities related to chemistry and/or moles.
Western Dubuque students will celebrate on Oct. 24 and 25. Students will research the National Mole Day Federation Web Page (www.moleday.org) and bring mole-related treats, or anything they can relate to the mole to celebrate mole day. See your resident chemistry student for more information on Mole Day.
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