SOLUTION: Why do we not use the unit dozen to count the number of atoms or molecules in a sample?
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Question 863306: Why do we not use the unit dozen to count the number of atoms or molecules in a sample?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Eggs and donuts are sold by the dozen not atoms. Don't embarrass yourself.
You will be laughed at if you go into the supermarket or the chemist for that matter and ask for a dozen molecules or a dozen atoms!
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