A Fast Coulometric Estimation of Avogadro's NumberClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
Abstract
Using simple materials found in any high school or college laboratory, an electrochemical method of determining Avogadro's number is presented. Once set up, the measurement can be completed in about 5 minutes.
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