Is a mole a number more like a dozen than like a unit?

TL;DR Avegadro's constant, used to define 1 mole, is a number but a mole is a unit of measurement. I would argue that a mole is a unit rather than a number. A number is a fixed value, like 12. read more

TL;DR Avegadro's constant, used to define 1 mole, is a number but a mole is a unit of measurement. I would argue that a mole is a unit rather than a number. A number is a fixed value, like 12. read more

A mole refers to a much larger quantity, 6.022 x 10^23 discrete objects, like a mole of carbon atoms. Both terms can technically be applied to anything that can be counted. However, a dozen is typically used to refer to items being sold (like baked goods, produce, or articles of clothing), while a mole is rarely used to refer to anything other than particles. read more